King Charles III proclaimed monarch of Australia, New Zealand
Sydney, Australia Reuters King Charles III was officially proclaimed head of state of both Australia and New Zealand at ceremonies on Sunday in the nations’ capitals. In New Zealand, the proclamation of Charles as monarch, taking over from Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday aged 96, took place in the parliament in Wellington. Britain’s […]
Queen’s funeral to be held on 19th September; King Charles III proclaimed monarch
London, UKReuters The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Monday, 19th September, royal officials said on Saturday, as her son Charles was officially proclaimed Britain’s new king in a colourful ceremony laden with pageantry and dating back centuries. The death of the 96-year-monarch has provoked tears, sadness and warm tributes, not […]
King Charles III vows to follow Queen’s example as he is proclaimed monarch
Updated 9pm (AEST)London, UKReuters King Charles III pledged on Saturday to follow the example of his late mother as he was officially proclaimed as Britain’s new monarch on Saturday at a historic ceremony in St James’s Palace. The death of 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday after 70 years on the throne set in train long-established […]
Philippines Congress proclaims Marcos as next president
Manila, Philippines Reuters A joint session of Philippines Congress on Wednesday declared Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, the son and namesake of the notorious late dictator, the winner of this month’s election and confirmed he would become the country’s next president. The proclamation formalises the once unimaginable return to power of the country’s most famous political dynasty, […]