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Prince Charles has become King Charles III - but he could've chosen different title

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles has become King Charles III after being Britain's longest serving heir- but there was an alternative title available to him

Daily Mirror

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 Record

What kind of king will Charles III be - expert explains his plans and powers

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

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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

The process of crowning the new British monarch

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.

Bangkok Post

What will happen to Australia’s coins and notes featuring the Queen?

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

The Guardian - AU

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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Princess Diana was 'more royal' than Prince Charles thanks to historic family

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?

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Inbreeding is coming: Everything Game of Thrones has taught us about incest

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

The Independent UK

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

What links Jim Morrison and Agamemnon? The Saturday quiz

From Charles II to Czech hedgehogs: test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Why the death of ‘Bonnie Dundee’ was a fatal blow for the Jacobites

SCOTS have long been known as a martial race, with a reputation that cuts both ways. On the one hand the soldier has been feared for his ferocity…

The National (Scotland)

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

Daily Mirror

Tom Devine: The history of the Union of the Crowns

THE Union of the Crowns between Scotland and England in 1603 might have helped historically to make possible the current Platinum Jubilee…

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US talk show host slams Queen's Jubilee as she says monarchy is 'built on backs of slaves'

A US talk show host has slammed the "pomp and circumstance" of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which is taking place this weekend

Daily Mirror

US talk show host slams Queen's Jubilee saying monarchy is 'built on backs of slaves'

A US talk show host has slammed the "pomp and circumstance" of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which is taking place this weekend

Daily Mirror

Queen sat Harry and Meghan away from senior royals on purpose, expert claims

Harry and Meghan were sat on the opposite side of St Paul's Cathedral to senior royals including William and Kate for the second day of Jubilee celebrations

Daily Mirror

'End of the line near for this medieval relic of hereditary monarchy'

MPs are effectively banned from criticising in Parliament a protected medieval relic although fawning is encouraged, writes Kevin Maguire

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Bring on the platinum jubilee … but what will happen to Britain’s monarchy in the decades to come?

Daily Mirror

Queen's home in Windsor that she's never lived in - and photography is banned

The Queen is very well-known for how much she loves Windsor, but there's one building on the estate where she has never chosen to set up home - and you won't have seen many photos of the inside

Daily Mirror

Schoolboy, 12, finds Bronze Age gold ribbon worth £1,000 with metal detector

Patrick Hooper took up the hobby of searching for treasure with his metal detector three years ago. He regularly visits remote country fields with his dad, hoping to make some great discoveries

Manchester Evening News

Prince Charles calls for ‘dwindling’ ancient woodlands to be protected in new project

The Prince of Wales said it is 'vital' that the nation's natural resources are protected

Evening Standard

Ancient trees dedicated to the Queen for Jubilee

The prince is patron of the Queen’s Green Canopy which has been encouraging people to ‘plant a tree for the Jubilee’

The Independent UK

Seventy ancient trees dedicated to Queen in celebration of Platinum Jubilee

More than 1 million new trees planted following monarch’s Green Canopy initiative

The Independent UK

Charles calls for ancient woods to be replenished as new project honours Queen

The prince is patron of the Queen’s Green Canopy which has been encouraging people to ‘plant a tree for the Jubilee’.

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