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God Save the King—Brits Sing a Different National Anthem

The British, most of whom have lived under only one monarch, are witnessing King Charles' coronation today, May 6, and are bracing for new changes, such as singing a different national anthem, 'God save the King.' Being the most well-known...

Bank of England Reveals King Charles III Banknote Designs

The Bank of England has unveiled plans to keep a lasting legacy alive with the circulation of new banknotes featuring King Charles III in mid-2024. The United Kingdom's central bank made the first public announcement on the design in the...

Rolling Stones Honored With UK Collectible Coin for 60th Anniversary

The Rolling Stones, the legendary UK rock band, have been honored with a UK collectible coin for their sixtieth anniversary. The official maker of British coins in the United Kingdom, Royal Mint, has celebrated the rock band’s anniversary by making...

King Charles Sells Queen Elizabeth’s Beloved Race Horses

King Charles is preparing to sell the late Queen’s beloved race horses as he begins "winding down" his mother's racing operation. At Newmarket's Tattersalls this month, a third of the top racehorses he inherited will be sold, and top of...

Netflix’s The Crown With a New Queen

The Crown, a drama series about Queen Elizabeth II and her extended family, will premiere season five on November 9th with Imelda Staunton as the new queen. The debut will come two months after the repose of Queen Elizabeth II...

The Queen’s Funeral: Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch Laid to Rest

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is on Monday. It will take place at London’s Westminster Abbey, the building in which she received her crown as Queen and later married. The royal family, close friends and Heads of State such as Biden...

Crowds Fill London Streets for Procession of Queen to Lie in State

Thousands lined up along the streets of London for the procession of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin to Westminster Hall, the home of the UK Parliament, to lie the queen in state. Crowds of mourners packed the streets between Buckingham Palace...

Procession of Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II Begins in Scotland

Thousands of people are expected to line the route along which Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be driven from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh.

Charles III Proclaimed King in Historic Ceremony

Charles III was formally proclaimed king of Great Britain at a historic ceremony at St James's Palace on Saturday morning.

Princess Alice, Philip’s Mother, and Her Life of Philanthropy in Greece

Prince Philip's mother, Princess Alice, lived a tumultuous life of tragedy but also of great philanthropic work in Greece.