The Latest Breaking News from Charles II

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

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

Although the monarch no longer has a direct legislative or executive role, they do nonetheless hold important powers and privileges

King Charles III is due to start his duties immediately and speak to the nation this evening, after saying his final goodbye to his mother Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral

LONDON: While Charles automatically became king the moment his mother Queen Elizabeth II died, the coronation will not come until later as this deeply symbolic ceremony takes time to organise.

Money bearing the Queen’s face will remain in circulation and the change to currency with King Charles will be gradual

Reigning as the next King George could also symbolise continuity for the House of Windsor, as Charles' great-grandfather also reigned as King George V

Princess Diana was a member of the aristocratic Spencer family and could trace her family's heritage directly back to King Charles II - but what about Prince Charles?

The celebrated series and its new spin-off ‘House of the Dragon’ are underpinned by all kinds of mucky brother-sister rutting and grim familial relations. In response, Tom Ough has bravely fact-checked many of its ickier scenarios, asking the incestuous questions you were far too frightened to ask