Sep 09 Watch 6:10 King Charles III faces many challenges as he takes throne By Malcolm Brabant, Morgan Till King Charles III's ascension to the throne heralds a new chapter in the lengthy and turbulent history of the British monarchy. His reign starts amid high inflation, war in Europe, an energy supply problem and a new prime minister. Malcolm… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
Sep 09 Read King Charles' full 1st speech to Britain as the new monarch By Associated Press King Charles III made his first address to the nation on Friday since becoming Britain's new monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 5:22 Crowds flock to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to mourn Queen Elizabeth II Shortly after Queen Elizabeth II's death was announced, large crowds gathered outside of royal residences to mourn. Special correspondent Willem Marx joined Judy Woodruff from Buckingham Palace where a sparkling rainbow appeared after the queen's passing and Malcolm Brabant traveled… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 6:40 Uncle's abdication led to Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign on the throne Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch in Britain's history, but it was a decision by her uncle that cleared Elizabeth's path to the throne. King Edward abdicated in 1936 so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, making Elizabeth's… Continue watching
Sep 08 UK politicians unite in tribute after Queen Elizabeth's death By Jill Lawless, Associated Press U.K. politicians across the political spectrum have united in sorrow at the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a passing that brought the country's usually fractious politics to a halt. Continue reading
Sep 08 WATCH: Queen Elizabeth II - A Royal Life: A PBS NewsHour Special By News Desk The PBS NewsHour hosts a special program on the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch in history, who has died at the age of 96. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Sep 08 Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96 By Larisa Epatko, Joshua Barajas The Royal Family announced the queen's death, saying she “died peacefully” at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Continue reading
Sep 07 New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss vows energy relief, rules out windfall tax By Jill Lawless, Associated Press U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has ruled out a windfall tax on oil companies to pay for her plans to tackle the energy crisis. Continue reading