The Labor Party has officially won enough seats in the UK’s 2024 general election to have a majority in parliament, as vote counting continues. Labor Leader Keir Starmer will become prime minister and can form a majority government, AP reported. Like Blair, who refashioned the party as “New Labor” in...
King Charles urges joint French-English effort on climate change
"Just as we stand together against military aggression, so must we strive together to protect the world from our most existential challenge of all -- that of global warming, climate change and the catastrophic destruction of nature," said the king, known for campaigning on environmental issues for the past decades.
UK marks first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death
In a short statement, the 74-year-old British head of state recalled the "great affection" for his mother, her life and public service. "I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to...UK unveils plans for ‘fitting tribute’ to Queen Elizabeth II
Senior royal, political and other figures and experts are set to be appointed to the committee to develop ideas and bring their recommendations to her heir, King Charles III, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The committee will also seek suggestions from the public during the preparatory process.
Duchess of Edinburgh makes a rare visit to Iraq
The Iraqi presidency said the duchess delivered a written message from King Charles III -- who had himself visited Iraq in 2004. The last time a British royal visited Iraq was in 2006 when the late Prince Philip visited a base for British troops deployed to Iraq as part of...
British coronation: World leaders congratulate Charles III, Camilla
Leaders in the United States and Europe sent congratulations to Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation on Saturday, while China called for "cooperation" and "peace". Charles III was crowned monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth realms on Saturday at Britain's first coronation for 70...UK prepares for King Charles III’s coronation in May
Charles and Camilla's grandchildren will take part in the ceremony, watched by more than 2,000 invited dignitaries -- a quarter of those in attendance in 1953.
King Charles III coronation to be a star-studded event
The coronation traditionally takes place some months after a new sovereign has ascended to the throne, following a period of national and royal mourning.
Jordan King Abdullah meets UK king Charles III
King Abdullah said that Jordan looks to further advance relations with the UK, building on the strong ties between the two royal families and peoples.
Month before COP27, host Egypt faces heat over rights, climate action
Cairo voiced disappointment that King Charles III, a long-time champion of the environment, cancelled a plan to attend and speak at COP27 after Britain's Prime Minister Liss Truss reportedly objected. "We hope this does not signal Britain stepping back from the global climate change movement" after it chaired last year's...Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II, is laid to rest on Monday, after a grand state funeral attended by leaders from around the world, and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London. The last state funeral to be held in Britain was in...
King to host world leaders as UK counts down to queen’s funeral
After witnessing the sombre scene in parliament's Westminster Hall, Biden, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and other world leaders were due to attend a reception with the late queen's successor, King Charles III. Biden, who flew in late Saturday, has said that Elizabeth, who was queen for a record-breaking 70 years, "defined...
TV series ‘The Crown’ brings mourners closer to royals
First aired in 2016, it charts the queen's journey from nervous 25-year-old neophyte to national institution as she guided the world's most famous monarchy through decades of scandals and upheaval.
Queen Elizabeth II sets off on last journey
The odyssey of mourning over Britain's longest-reigning monarch in history will culminate in her state funeral in London on September 19.
