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Nations divided over role of monarchy in their countries as Queen is laid to rest

Eight of the 12 Caribbean countries belonging to the British Commonwealth still retain the monarch as their head of state but recently the popularity of the royal family has declined

Daily Mirror

Queen Elizabeth II: from public pomp to a private family farewell

Ceremonial splendour in London gave way to a quiet burial in Windsor as Britain said goodbye to its longest-reigning monarch

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s military plays key and colourful role in royal send-off

Thousands of military personnel from the UK and Commonwealth took centre-stage at the Queen’s funeral

The Guardian - UK

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With pomp and sorrow, world bids final farewell to Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth was laid to rest alongside her beloved husband on Monday after a day which saw Britain and the world pay a final farewell to the nation's longest-reigning monarch, in a dazzling show of pomp and ceremony.

Reuters

The readings at the Queen's funeral

Here are the full readings for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Wales Online

Diesel cars get the flick in Fed govt's electric vehicle transition

Federal government pushes ahead with changing its fleet to electric vehicles

The Canberra Times

William and Kate tell Commonwealth troops how 'strange' it is to go from Jubilee to funeral

The troops from across the Commonwealth have been deployed to the UK to take part in the Queen's funeral as Prince William and Kate Middleton were greeted with a fearsome ceremonial Haka dance

Daily Mirror

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Former First Minister and current Stirling Uni chancellor pays tribute to Queen

Jack McConnell said the monarch's passing was a "huge loss" to the UK and the wider Commonwealth.

Daily Record

Queen Elizabeth II in her own words

Queen Elizabeth II's own words paint an intimate portrait of her remarkable character, and give us insights into her personal views. Did you know she was talking about feminism and refugees back in the 1960s?

ABC News

What's next for Commonwealth countries after Queen Elizabeth's death

Multiple countries may sever ties with the monarchy over its legacy of colonialism.

Axios

Commonwealth can play a key role in tackling climate crisis

Letter: Cliff Hague on the intergovernmental organisation being a force for change

The Guardian - UK

King Charles's biggest challenges - from breakaway kingdoms to reuniting royal family

Charles faces a series of daunting challenges as he begins his reign as King, including how to deal with his disgraced brother Prince Andrew and his warring sons Harry and William

Daily Mirror

Queen’s death accelerates ex-colonies’ push to ditch UK crown

Removing the British monarch as head of state would complete ‘decolonisation process’, Jamaican academic says.

Al Jazeera

‘There hasn’t been closure’: India mourns Queen but awaits apology

In largest Commonwealth country, personal affection for Elizabeth II mingles with need for recognition of British colonial atrocities

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The Conversation

How Queen Elizabeth II made the British monarchy into a global brand

Queen Elizabeth II was not just a monarch, she represented a global brand. And for the past seven decades, this brand has to some extent defined and promoted the British nation around the world.

Evening Standard

Prince and Princess of Wales ‘set to charm on Australia tour’

The couple are speculated to be planning a trip with their children next Easter

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie firm taken to Federal Court over alleged unpaid wages

A Lake Macquarie company and its owner are being pursued in the Federal Court over what the Commonwealth building and construction industry watchdog says is a failure to pay outstanding wages.

Benzinga

Prince William Is Now One Of U.K's Biggest Landowners: Inside His $1B Estate Inherited After Queen's Death

The death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, Sept. 8 has been one of the most talked about news items in the United Kingdom in recent history. Her majesty’s passing has changed the royal family order of succession and placed a new monarch to reign over the United Kingdom and the…

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Al Jazeera

Which countries will King Charles III reign over?

Accession of King Charles III has led to renewed calls in Caribbean nations to remove the monarch as head of state.

France 24

Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Will public support for King Charles III last?

King Charles III is so far enjoying a "remarkable upsurge in public support" after his mother’s death, but it remains to be seen whether this will last. That's the view of Sean Lang, a senior lecturer in history at Anglia Ruskin University, who specialises in the history of the British…

ABC News

Queen Elizabeth wore the crown for seven decades. Can the British monarchy survive without her?

Just like his mother, King Charles III must keep the UK, the Commonwealth and his own family together at a time when some are questioning whether such institutions are needed at all.

Daily Mirror

Antigua and Barbuda PM wants republic referendum 'within three years' after Queen's death

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, said the island nation would remain an enthusiastic Commonwealth member but becoming a republic would be the "final step to complete that circle of independence"

The Independent UK

Australia abandons referendum on keeping British monarch as head of state

Australian PM’s remarks in sharp contrast to Commonwealth colleagues and members of national political party who refuse to mourn and want country to ‘move forward’ instead

ABC News

The Queen leaves a complicated legacy for Indigenous Australians

The passing of the Queen leaves a complex legacy for First Nations people here in Australia and across the world.

ABC News

King Charles's full declaration and oath to the Accession Council during his proclamation

King Charles has sworn to serve the people of the Commonwealth in his first declaration after formally being proclaimed sovereign. Read it in full here.

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