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Ceremony for new monarch likely to reflect straitened times
World leaders and royalty gather at Westminster Abbey for historic ceremony
Royal Mint at work on ‘biggest change to coinage in decades’
Hundreds of thousands of people from UK and overseas fill central London for funeral and procession
Congregants from across the world came not to show off but to submit themselves to the late monarch
Presidents of US, France and Brazil will be at Westminster Abbey, but absentees include leaders of China and Turkey
His half century of ecological activism originated in a deep personal disquiet about the direction the world was taking
As politics returns with a bang, leaders should reflect on the rewards for those who seem to offer hope
Away from the pomp and ceremony, Elizabeth II enjoyed popular musicals, folk tunes and her morning bagpiper
In a country long keen to shed legacy of the British empire, people have quickly moved on to other concerns
Diverse and patient river of people creates spiritual interlude and sense of British togetherness
Over decades, the then Prince of Wales helped transform the fortunes of a remote Transylvanian village
Calls for investigation of expletive-laden texts to chief whip over Queen’s funeral before appointment as minister
The majority of celeb offerings are clunkily told with generic themes — but they appeal to the adults who buy the books
Prime minister may U-turn on decision not to go to COP27 following criticism by Tory MPs
Members of the royal households of Westeros are also angry at their depiction in Game of Thrones
While Windsor family wives wore classic black in subtly varying styles, there was a shift to blue among some of the men
A monarchal experiment in time versus money
Macron, von der Leyen, Michel travel to London and New York this week
King meets heads of state and government, as people urged against travelling to capital to view coffin
Most British queues have something inequitable at their heart: the line to pay respects to the late monarch is different
Her reign was the product of a unique combination of qualities and circumstances
King Charles III and Prince William make surprise appearance to thousands of people lining the streets of London
Center Parcs is one of many UK firms which have struggled to respond appropriately to the Queen’s death
About 1mn people are expected in the UK capital on Monday, including foreign leaders and dignitaries
Thousands greet new monarch in Cardiff — alongside vocal republican minority
Move follows cross-party criticism of decision to invite China to late monarch’s funeral
An ability to adjust to demands of the day and improvise when things go wrong epitomises the monarchy’s strength
After lying-in-state Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be taken to her final resting place at Windsor
Britain’s monarchy is a charismatic enterprise that has to balance intimacy with invisibility
The new monarch has long been passionate about sustainable gardening. As King Charles III, will he find time to stay ahead of the ‘green curve’?
The royal family seems to have judged the public’s sorrow well. Others, not so much
From Cecil Beaton’s photographs to a David Hockney iPad drawing, close viewing uncovers fascinating details
Can Britain’s new line of kings hold the union and Commonwealth together?
New sovereign is expected to take a gradual approach to cutting numbers on the royal payroll
Queue to see coffin in Westminster Hall continues to grow ahead of national moment of reflection on Sunday
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