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As King Charles III is treated for cancer, here is the order of succession to the British throne
Read full article: As King Charles III is treated for cancer, here is the order of succession to the British throneAs King Charles III receives treatment for cancer, he remains Britain’s monarch and head of state.
What to know as King Charles takes part in his first Trooping the Color birthday parade as monarch
Read full article: What to know as King Charles takes part in his first Trooping the Color birthday parade as monarchKing Charles III has taken part in his first Trooping the Color ceremony as U.K. monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral cost UK government $200 million
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth II's funeral cost UK government $200 millionBritain's treasury has revealed that Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and lying-in-state last year cost the UK government an estimated 162 million pounds ($201 million).
Fiona sweeps away houses, knocks out power in eastern Canada
Read full article: Fiona sweeps away houses, knocks out power in eastern CanadaFiona washed houses into the sea, tore the roofs off others and knocked out power to the vast majority of two Canadian provinces as it made landfall as a big, powerful post-tropical cyclone Saturday.
Bidens among thousands paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II
Read full article: Bidens among thousands paying respects to Queen Elizabeth IIU.S. President Joe Biden paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the queen’s state funeral.
LIVE: Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: Thousands wait in cold to pay respects to late monarch
Read full article: LIVE: Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: Thousands wait in cold to pay respects to late monarchAll eight of Queen Elizabeth II’s grandchildren have stood in silent vigil beside her coffin, capping another huge day in which thousands came to pay their respects to the monarch.
Live updates: Beatrice, Eugenie praise queen for her support
Read full article: Live updates: Beatrice, Eugenie praise queen for her supportPrince Andrew's daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, have issued a touching statement mourning the loss of their grandmother and praising her for the support and guidance she gave them.
Queue for queen’s coffin ‘paused’ as wait hits 14 hours
Read full article: Queue for queen’s coffin ‘paused’ as wait hits 14 hoursA surging tide of people — ranging from London retirees to former England soccer captain David Beckham — have lined up to file past Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as it lies in state at Parliament.
What's next for the UK as Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest
Read full article: What's next for the UK as Queen Elizabeth II laid to restThe death of Queen Elizabeth II has triggered a tightly choreographed series of ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a national mourning and heralds the reign of King Charles III.
Live updates: Queen’s coffin to go from Edinburgh to London
Read full article: Live updates: Queen’s coffin to go from Edinburgh to LondonMotorists have pulled over and stopped in a show of respect as the hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin traveled under police escort on a London highway on the way to Buckingham Palace.
Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutiny
Read full article: Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutinyPrince William and wife Kate have made a surprise joint appearance with Prince Harry and wife Meghan warmly greeting a large crowd gathered outside Windsor Castle to remember their long-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen delegates opening of Parliament for 1st time
Read full article: Queen delegates opening of Parliament for 1st timeQueen Elizabeth II has delegated one of her most important public duties to Prince Charles, underscoring the increasingly central role the heir to the crown is taking as his mother prepares to celebrate 70 years on the throne.
Queen to skip Parliament opening for the 1st time in decades
Read full article: Queen to skip Parliament opening for the 1st time in decadesBuckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Parliament for the first time in more than 60 years as she continues to struggle with getting around.
Stephen Sondheim celebrated by Dench, Peters at London gala
Read full article: Stephen Sondheim celebrated by Dench, Peters at London galaDozens of stars of musical theater gathered at a London theatre for a celebration titled “Old Friends” to raise money for the Stephen Sondheim Foundation, which will benefit young composers.
The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip's deft touch
Read full article: The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip's deft touchWhen Prince Philip died nearly six months ago at 99, the tributes poured in from far and wide, praising him for his supportive role at the side of Queen Elizabeth II over her near 70-year reign.
Prince Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life, Prince Andrew says
Read full article: Prince Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life, Prince Andrew saysPrince Andrew says the death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth II’s life, while Princess Anne paid tribute to her father as “my teacher, my supporter and my critic.”.
Prince Philip transferred back to private hospital
Read full article: Prince Philip transferred back to private hospitalPolice officers stand outside the main entrance of St Bartholomew's Hospital where Britain's Prince Philip is being treated in London, Friday, March 5, 2021. Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure in a London hospital. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)LONDON – Prince Philip has been transferred from a specialist cardiac hospital to a private facility to continue his recovery after a heart procedure, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The palace said the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew’s Hospital on Wednesday. Philip was admitted to the private London hospital on Feb. 16, where he was treated for an infection.
Palace: Prince Philip has infection, will stay in hospital
Read full article: Palace: Prince Philip has infection, will stay in hospitalA man walks by with a dog as police officers stand outside King Edward VII's hospital in London, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Britain's Prince Philip was admitted to the private King Edward VIIs Hospital in London on Tuesday, Feb. 16, after falling ill. Buckingham Palace said the husband of Queen Elizabeth II was expected to remain in the hospital into this week for a period of observation and rest. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)LONDON – Prince Philip is “comfortable” in a London hospital where he is being treated for an infection, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday. The palace said Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is “comfortable and responding to treatment but is not expected to leave hospital for several days.”He was admitted to the private King Edward VII's Hospital a week ago after feeling ill. Philip, whose 100th birthday is in June, married Elizabeth in 1947 at London's Westminster Abbey five years before she became queen.
SPLC: At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down in 2020
Read full article: SPLC: At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down in 2020FILE - In this July 7, 2020, file photo, crews attach straps to the statue Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Va. At least 160 Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020. Ad“These racist symbols only serve to uphold revisionist history and the belief that white supremacy remains morally acceptable,” SPLC chief of staff Lecia Brooks said in a statement. In December, a state commission recommended replacing Lee’s statue with a statue of Johns. He served as president of the Confederate States of America after becoming a U.S. senator, not before becoming a U.S. senator.