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What will era of King Charles III be known as?

Prime minister Liz Truss has referred to ‘Carolean age’

The Independent UK

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

Anti-monarchy group Republic vows to up campaigning efforts ahead of coronation day

REPUBLICANS have vowed to intensify their campaign against the monarchy in the run up to the coronation of Charles III and on the day itself.

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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

King Charles vows to serve ‘with loyalty, respect and love’ in address to nation

King says Elizabeth II’s was ‘a life well-lived’; names William and Catherine Prince and Princess of Wales; speaks of his love for Harry and Meghan

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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

Liverpool Echo

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

Wales Online

What is a regnal name and why can new Monarchs change their name?

There had been heavy speculation that King Charles was in favour of ruling as George VII in a tribute to his grandfather and great-grandfather. But in the end, he chose to follow in his mother's footsteps

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

Daily Mirror

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

Wales Online

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

Liverpool Echo

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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Republicans see small opening after Elizabeth's passing

LONDON: During Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, republican rumblings surfaced on occasion, but the affection and respect she enjoyed meant that the movement to do away with the monarchy struggled to make a lasting impression.

Daily Record

King Charles to address nation tonight as Queen's grieving son starts duties

At the age of 73, King Charles III has become the oldest monarch to ever ascend the British throne

Daily Mirror

Charles to make address to the nation TONIGHT as grieving King starts duties

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

Daily Mirror

What will Prince Charles be called and will he change his name when he becomes King?

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

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The Guardian - UK

Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris review – regicides on the run

In 1660, after the Restoration of the monarchy, two of Oliver Cromwell’s soldiers fled to America to escape execution. Harris is at his best in this fictionalisation of their escape and the quest to find them

The Guardian - UK

Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris review – a master writer leads us on a 17th-century manhunt

This rich and riotous novel, following the search for two of the men who signed Charles I’s death warrant, is also an important book for our own historical moment

Daily Mirror

Queen's two birthdays explained - and why Prince Charles might only have one

The Prince of Wales may get to enjoy the same tradition that his mother did thanks to a very British rule which was introduced to give the monarch two birthdays

Daily Mirror

Haunted castle where ghost hunters claim spirit of Henry VIII turned on them

Ghosthunters were left scared after a weird experience at the historic Tudor fortress Hurst Castle. They believe the spirit "could quite possibly be Henry VIII"

Daily Mirror

Prince Charles could be known as King George to avoid bad luck

The Prince of Wales could choose to rule under a different name - and may opt to do so thanks to the bad luck associated with the name Charles

The Guardian - UK

Shakespeare North Playhouse review – a wooden O for the north

Against all the odds, and with backers including Judi Dench and Kim Cattrall, this 470-seat modern twist on a Shakespearean theatre is poised for action, from Bottom to Johnny Vegas

Evening Standard

Royal property portfolio: Here’s where the Queen and her family call home

A tour of the Royal family’s impressive property portfolio, from working farms to 1,000-room castles.

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