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Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Canada

World May 27

WATCH: King Charles addresses Canadian parliament amid Trump annexation threats

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

World May 23

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla, visits Canada House, Trafalgar Square, in London
Why King Charles III is visiting Canada to deliver a rare speech from the throne

Trump’s repeated suggestion that the U.S. annex its northern neighbor prompted new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to invite Charles to give the speech on Tuesday where he will lay out the Canadian government’s agenda when Parliament reopens.

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

World May 05

A walkabout on the Mall ahead of the coronation of Britain's King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, in London
King’s coronation draws apathy, criticism among former colonies in Commonwealth

Most of the Commonwealth's 56 member nations are former colonies the British Empire. In those countries, the coronation is an occasion to recall colonialism’s painful and bloody past.

By Sylvia Hui, Krutika Pathi, John Myers Jr., Associated Press

World Sep 17

View of Big Ben Aden, a clock tower built beside Aden harbor
In Yemen, Queen Elizabeth’s death recalls memories of Britain’s colonial rule

In Aden, now the second largest city in Yemen, many remember colonial rule as a time of oppression that entrenched some of the problems still plaguing the city and the country, which has been devastated by civil war since 2014.

By Alaa Noman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

World Sep 16

The British Union flag and the national flag of Barbados fly next to each other on a building as preparations take place to mark the Caribbean island's transition to a republic, in Bridgetown, Barbados, November 29, 2021. Photo by Toby Melville/REUTERS
What to know about calls for reparations for Britain’s legacy of slavery in the Caribbean

The death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has set off a period of public mourning. But even as many lauded Elizabeth for her 70-year reign, for some — including those from Britain’s former colonies — it was a fresh reminder…

By Kenichi Serino, Justin Stabley

Sep 09

What will King Charles’ ascension mean for the Britain’s overseas territories?

By James McBride, Council on Foreign Relations

The succession from Queen Elizabeth II to Charles could accelerate anti-monarchy movements in countries where the Crown is still head of state.

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Sep 08

WATCH: British Prime Minister Liz Truss marks Queen Elizabeth II’s death

By News Desk and Associated Press

British Prime Minister Liz Truss gives remarks to the media following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

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Nov 23

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Pakistanis Reflect on Impact of Political Turmoil

The Pakistani government denounced a move by the British Commonwealth suspending its membership and speculation continued over when President Gen. Pervez Musharraf will step down as army chief. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on public reaction to the turmoil.

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