New British stamp with image of King Charles unveiled
London, UKReuters New ‘everyday’ stamps featuring the image of King Charles III were revealed for the first time on Wednesday, the latest item in Britain to get a makeover following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. From coins and banknotes and to the official royal cypher used by the government, Britain has been slowly introducing […]
Australia to replace monarch on banknote with design honouring Indigenous culture
Sydney, AustraliaReuters Australia will replace the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on its $5 banknote with a new design to reflect and honour the history of its Indigenous culture, the country’s central bank said on Thursday. The decision follows consultation with the Federal Government, which supports the change, the Reserve Bank of Australia said in […]
Coronation of Britain’s King Charles to be celebrated with street parties, light shows
London, UKReuters The crowning of Britain’s King Charles III this May will be celebrated with traditional processions, a concert at Windsor Castle, street parties, light shows and community volunteering, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. Charles, 74, automatically became king on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II last September. The grand coronation ceremony for […]
Year in Review: 12 pictures that captured key moments in 2022
As part of our Year in Review, we take a look at how photographers captured some of the key moments of 2022…
King Charles III salutes late Queen, public workers in speech
London, UKAP King Charles III evoked memories Sunday of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as he broadcast his first Christmas message as monarch in a speech that also paid tribute to the “selfless dedication” of Britain’s public service workers, many of whom are in a fight with the government over pay. Charles, 74, also […]
Paddington Bear tributes to Queen Elizabeth II to go to charity
London, UKReuters More than 1,000 Paddingtons and other teddy bears left by well-wishers as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death last month, will be handed over to a children’s charity, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday. The cuddly toys were among a huge number of floral tributes and messages which were left outside […]
Coronation of Britain’s King Charles III to be held next May
London, UKReuters Britain’s King Charles III will be crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey next May in a ceremony set to follow the traditional pageantry used for anointing monarchs over the last 1,000 years, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday. Charles, 73, automatically became king on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II last month, but the grand […]
Essay: Karl, Karel or Karol? The translation confusion over King Charles III’s name, explained
NEIL BERMEL, a professor of Russian and Slavonic Studies at the University of Sheffield, looks – in an article first published on The Conversation – at the various responses to the translation of King Charles III’s name…
New UK coins featuring image of King Charles III revealed; Queen’s death certificate released
London, UKReuters The first British coins to feature the image of King Charles III have been unveiled by the Royal Mint, with the portrait of the new monarch facing the opposite direction to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II in keeping with tradition. The new image will appear on 50 pence coins, which will begin […]
New coins, banknotes, stamps and cypher for Britain’s King Charles
London, UKReuters Photo issued by Buckingham Palace of the new cypher that will be used by King Charles III. PICTURE: Buckingham Palace/Handout via Reuters Britain will gradually see coins, banknotes and stamps bearing the image of King Charles III, while the new monarch’s cypher will also appear on government buildings and red mail pillar boxes, […]