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Scenes of Mourning After the Queen's Death

People around the world have been paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

The Dubious History of the Name 'King Charles'

Charles I, born in 1600, endured a stormy reign that ended with his execution. Charles II was remembered mostly for his hedonism and many mistresses. His name lives on in the King Charles Spaniel

Can the Monarchy Survive Without the Queen?

Queen Elizabeth II spent her life trying to preserve the monarchy. Can King Charles III do the same?

What Happens to Royal Symbols After Queen's Death

Currency, stamps and Britain's national anthem stand to change under King Charles III

What King Charles III Means for Scotland’s Future

Many Scots say this change is a boost for the Scottish independence movement.

When Is King Charles III’s Coronation?

The coronation is likely months away—the Queen waited a full 16 months after her accession to the throne.

With Queen Elizabeth's Death, Indians Want Kohinoor Returned

The world's most famous diamond adorned the Queen Mother's crown. Indians say it must now be given back

Countries May Cut Ties With Monarchy After Queen's Death

The Queen's passing may give momentum to republican movements in some of Britain's former imperial possessions

Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral: What We Know So Far

The death of the United Kingdom’s monarch has set off a series of carefully staged protocols that will last for 10 days

Why King Charles III Was an Unpopular Heir

Examining King Charles III's decades of controversy could offer some clues to how he might rule as sovereign.

Mourners Pay Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

"We will never have another quite like her," one mourner told TIME at Holyrood, the Queen’s official residence in the Scottish capital.

Why Camilla Will Be Called 'Queen'

Upon crowning at King Charles III's coronation, his wife Camilla will now be known as Queen Camilla—not Queen Consort.

Royals React to Queen Elizabeth II's Death

"The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family," King Charles III said in a statement.

Queen Elizabeth II's Death Has Major Implications for Scotland

The fact that the Queen has died in Scotland—rather than in England—adds a new layer of complexity—both for ceremony and politics.

How World Leaders Are Reacting to Queen Elizabeth II’s Death

From Joe Biden to Xi Jinping, here’s how political figures have responded to the news

Watch Live: The World Mourns the Death of Queen Elizabeth II