Category: Africa and the rest of the world

King Charles III (left) during his meeting with PM Liz Truss at Buckingham Palace…yesterday Funeral Planned For ‘A Little Over A Week’ In his first public address since Thursday afternoon’s passing of the longest reigning British monarch in history, Queen Elizabeth II in her home in Balmoral estate in Scotland, her eldest son, King Charles […]

Credit: Hello Magazine Trained from childhood to be king, Charles III has endured the longest wait for the throne in British history. But while his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned in 1953 with huge fanfare and national excitement aged just 25, her ageing, eldest son will attract less enthusiasm, royal commentators said. “It will […]

Charles has been a controversial royal over the years, from his affair while married to Princess Diana, and alleged persistent political interference, to occasional gaffes and scandals involving aides. Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son has never enjoyed the same public affection as his mother, which may add to the challenges he now faces as king. […]

As queen, Elizabeth II’s family life was far from traditional — she was often away for long stretches, was frequently occupied by work and had at times complicated relationships with her four children. She was 22 and still a princess when her eldest son and heir apparent, Charles, was born, and 24 when Princess Anne […]

It seemed the world was pregnant with emotions. Everybody awaited information about the world’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II’s health. Buckingham Palace had confirmed at lunchtime yesterday that Her Majesty had been under medical supervision at Balmoral, after her doctors had become ‘concerned’ about her health. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “Following further evaluation […]

Prince Charles, the eldest son to the departed Queen Elizabeth II and heir to the throne is now the King of England following the passage of his mother. African Informants reports that the former Prince of Wales is expected to address the bereaved nation as the world mourns the death of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Queen […]

Prince Charles, heir to the British throne and the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II,  whose 70-year reign ended today with her passage, has reacted formally to his mother’s transition. In a statement issued by the Royal Family on his behalf, he writes: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment […]

Photo: Toby Melville / Pool / AFP Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died on Thursday. She was 96. Buckingham Palace announced her death in a short statement, triggering 10 days of national mourning and an outpouring of tributes to […]

Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of the United Kingdom and head of the Commonwealth, has died at age 96, Buckingham Palace announced. Yahoo!News reports that she died on Thursday as members of her immediate family rushed to be by her side, including her son and heir, Prince Charles. Earlier Thursday, the palace announced that royal […]

Fears grew on Thursday for Queen Elizabeth II after Buckingham Palace said her doctors were “concerned” for her health and recommended that she remain under medical supervision. The 96-year-old head of state — Britain’s longest-serving monarch — has been dogged by health problems since last October that has left her struggling to walk and stand. […]