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The Crown of Scotland and its important role in the funeral of the Queen

The Crown of Scotland is part of the oldest crown jewels in the British Isles and was first used to crown Mary Queen of Scots.

Daily Record

Beheaded and exiled: the two previous King Charleses bookended the abolition of the monarchy

On September 8 2022, King Charles III ascended to the throne. Like his mother Queen Elizabeth II before him, he has opted to keep his own name as his regnal name.

The Conversation

What will era of King Charles III be known as?

Prime minister Liz Truss has referred to ‘Carolean age’

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Jedward face backlash after 'abolish the monarchy' tweet just days after Queen's death

Former X Factor twins Jedward have faced furious criticism after they called for the monarchy to be abolished just days after the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Daily Mirror

Inside historic palace room where Queen's coffin is resting as staff pay respects

The Queen's coffin has been brought from her Balmoral estate in the Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse, where it will rest in the throne room overnight for staff to pay their respects

Daily Mirror

Everything you need to know as Greater Manchester prepares for historic proclamation events for King Charles III today

The new monarch will be formally announced to the region this afternoon

Manchester Evening News

Coins, stamps, even barristers – all the things that will change now the Queen has died

Coins, stamps and medals will no longer bear the Queen’s distinctive profile, but that of her heir King Charles III

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We have a new king, but what of his namesake Charles I who was once held captive in Newcastle?

As a new king, Charles III, accedes to the throne, we recall how another Charles spent eight months as open prisoner in Newcastle during the English Civil War

Chronicle Live

David Olusoga on the Queen, the Commonwealth and the monarchy’s future

With the passing of the Queen, many think the end is near for the imperial institution she fought so hard for. What realities lie ahead for King Charles III?

The Guardian - UK

What's next for the UK as Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has triggered a tightly choreographed series of ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a period of national mourning and heralds the reign of King Charles III

The Independent UK

What's in a name? King Charles III's name has loaded history

Britain’s new monarch is named King Charles III — but that was not inevitable

The Independent UK

What to expect from the reign of King Charles III

The sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II marks the beginning of the reign of King Charles III. The transition period has already seen questions raised about whether we can expect the new king to be “interventionist”.

The Conversation

Scandalous history of previous King Charles's - beheading and 'party animal'

King Charles III is following in the footsteps of two other monarchs of that name, who were both controversial in their own right due to an execution for high treason and at least 12 illegitimate children

Daily Mirror

Coins, stamps, even barristers – all the things that will change now the Queen has died

Coins, stamps and medals will no longer bear the Queen’s distinctive profile, but that of her heir King Charles III

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Order of succession and title changes: What happens to Queen Camilla's children?

Queen Elizabeth's death heralded a shuffle among the titles of her family from the new King Charles all the way down to Harry and Meghan's children

Los Angeles Times

Patt Morrison: Can King Charles put Queen Elizabeth’s legacy behind him and craft his own?

It’s quicker to list the similarities than the differences in character and personality between Queen Elizabeth II and her successor, King Charles III, but despite the basic singularity of their shared destinies, it is not such a long list:

The Conversation

King Charles III: how a new monarch will affect our everyday lives

For the last 70 years, Britain has become accustomed to the iconic profile of Queen Elizabeth II on stamps and coins. Now that King Charles III has ascended the throne, it will probably take time for many to adjust to the new royal order.

Daily Mirror

Australians panic after daft rumour about money with the Queen's face on

Australians were worried that money with the Queen's face on would no longer be accepted after a tweet went viral suggesting they had a fortnight to exchange it

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Liverpool Echo

Reason King Charles III's reign is called the Carolean era

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the country ushers in a new era in its long history

Daily Mirror

BBC News called out for camera blunder during Queen coverage

The BBC was slammed after a camera fell over and mistakenly filmed shopping bags, during the coverage after the Queen's death has been announced. However others have praised the Beeb for it's efforts

Wales Online

After end of New Elizabethan age, what era are we in now?

Periods in British history are often referred to using the name of the king or queen who was on the throne at the time

Daily Mirror

The 'jinxed' history that caused King Charles to consider choosing different regnal name

The two previous Charles's both ruled controversial reigns - one of whom was the only British monarch in history to have faced execution

Wales Online

New king will be Charles III - but who were Charles I and II?

The first two monarchs called Charles were on the throne at one of the most turbulant times in British history

Liverpool Echo

King Charles III seen leaving Balmoral with new Queen Consort Camilla

The new king and his queen were pictured in a car together in part of a convoy over the River Dee

The Independent UK

Charles becomes first King Charles since 1600s

Charles III’s historical namesakes oversaw one of the most turbulent periods in British history.

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