WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has disclosed a potential threat to Queen Elizabeth II during her 1983 trip to the United States.
The documents were released this week on the FBI's records website. Queen Elizabeth II died last September after a 70-year reign.
Queen or queen consort? What to know about Camilla’s title
May 6, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Now that she has been crowned alongside her husband, King Charles III's wife is officially known as Queen Camilla.
Koh-i-noor diamond not part of King Charles III’s coronation
February 14, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — The Koh-i-noor diamond won’t be used during King Charles III’s coronation, allowing Buckingham Palace to sidestep the controversy surrounding a gem acquired during the age of Empire.
Camilla, the queen consort, will not to use the diamond in her coronation crown.
UK man admits treason over crossbow plot against queen
February 3, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — A man who was arrested on the grounds of Windsor Castle with a loaded crossbow pleaded guilty to treason on Friday for planning to attack Queen Elizabeth II.
Australia is removing British monarchy from its bank notes
February 3, 2023 GMTCANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia is removing the British monarchy from its bank notes.
The nation's central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III.
Dish from Harry, one of their own, could fuel royal change
January 11, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — In public, they present a united front — always. But Prince Harry has a very different story to tell about the British royals and the way they operate.
UK’s Princess Anne visits British peacekeepers on Cyprus
January 11, 2023 GMTNICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Britain’s Princess Anne cast aside the controversy surrounding her nephew Prince Harry and carried on with her royal duties Wednesday by visiting British soldiers serving with a United Nations peacekeeping force on ethnically divided Cyprus.
UK palace allies push back against Prince Harry’s claims
January 7, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Allies of Britain’s royal family pushed back Saturday against claims made by Prince Harry in his new memoir, which paints the monarchy as a cold and callous institution that failed to nurture or support him.
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2022
December 31, 2022 GMTOne would have to go back hundreds of years to find a monarch who reigned longer than Queen Elizabeth II.
In her 70 years on the throne, she helped modernize the monarchy across decades of enormous social change, royal marriages and births, and family scandals.
King Charles salutes late queen, public workers in speech
December 25, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — King Charles III evoked memories Sunday of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as he broadcast his first Christmas message as monarch in a speech that also paid tribute to the “selfless dedication” of Britain’s public service workers, many of whom are in a fight with the government over pay.
2022 Notebook: Britain’s queen exits, and a new era awaits
December 15, 2022 GMTTHE BACKGROUND: Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8 after a 70-year reign over the United Kingdom.
Man arrested after egg allegedly thrown at King Charles III
December 6, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — A man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of assault after an egg was allegedly hurled towards King Charles III during a visit to a town center, police said.
Bedfordshire Police said a man in his 20s was being questioned over an alleged common assault.
St. Edward’s Crown moved out of tower ahead of coronation
December 3, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — St. Edward’s Crown, the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels viewed by millions of people every year at the Tower of London, has been moved to an undisclosed location for modification in preparation for the coronation of King Charles III next year.
Royals tour US green tech incubator, meet at-risk youth
December 2, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Prince and Princess of Wales on Thursday heard about solar-powered autonomous boats and low-carbon cement at a green technology startup incubator in suburban Boston before learning how a nonprofit gives young people the tools to stay out jail and away from violence.
Harry and Meghan doc footage puts royal rift at forefront
December 1, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Footage of an upcoming documentary about Harry and Meghan released Thursday shows the couple is once again prepared to tackle the topic of their rift with the royal family head on and in their own words.
UK royals arrive in Boston to showcase youthful monarchy
December 1, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Prince and Princess of Wales embarked Wednesday on their first overseas trip since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, aiming to showcase the younger face of a monarchy that is tackling important issues like climate change as it attempts to remain relevant in a modern, multicultural Britain.
Rolling Stones’ 60th year honored with UK collectible coin
December 1, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — They want money — that’s what they want, that’s what they want. Well, now the Rolling Stones can say they’re also ON money, the face of a new collectible coin issued by Britain’s Royal Mint to celebrate the band’s 60th anniversary.
Exploring a memory: Designer re-creates a dress for Diana
November 27, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — This is a dress with a story, and Elizabeth Emanuel wants to tell it.
Shocking pink with a plunging, ruffled neckline and body-hugging shape, the gown was designed by Emanuel for Lady Diana Spencer to wear at a Buckingham Palace party a few days before her marriage to Prince Charles in 1981.
King Charles III welcomes S. African leader for state visit
November 22, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — King Charles III welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London on Tuesday for the first state visit of his reign, which will include a formal banquet as well as talks with government leaders focused on investment and green energy.
King Charles III leads Remembrance Sunday to honor veterans
November 13, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — The U.K fell silent for two minutes on Remembrance Sunday as King Charles III led the nation in honoring servicemen and women who lost their lives in past conflicts.
Big Ben chimed 11 times to mark the start of the silence as thousands of veterans, including some who had served during the World War II looked on solemnly under gray London skies.
‘The Crown’ returns to blur the line between royals, fiction
November 7, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — When “The Crown” returns Wednesday after a two-year absence, the splintering marriage of Charles and Diana and more woes for Queen Elizabeth II are in the drama’s elegant but intrusive spotlight.
UK to declare bank holiday May 8 to honor King Charles III
November 6, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will have another reason to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, for the government has declared a special public holiday to mark the occasion.
Liverpool Philharmonic conductor Libor Pešek dies at 89
October 24, 2022 GMTPRAGUE (AP) — Libor Pešek, a Czech classical music conductor best-known for leading the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic for a decade, has died. He was 89.
Pešek died on Sunday, said Jan Hasenöhrl, the director of the Czech National Symphony Orchestra where Pešek was a chief conductor till 2019.
Hundreds of Paddington bears left for queen to go to charity
October 15, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — More than 1,000 Paddington bears and other teddies left in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II in London and Windsor will be donated to a children's charity, Buckingham Palace said Saturday.
Heir to Dutch throne forced to stay home amid security fears
October 14, 2022 GMTTHE HAGUE (AP) — The teenage heir to the Dutch throne has been forced to give up on Amsterdam's student life and live instead at her parents' palace, the latest indication of just how much of a threat organized crime poses to Dutch society.
King Charles III to be crowned May 6 next year, palace says
October 11, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a ceremony that will embrace the past but look to the modern world after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Shaken UK Conservatives seek unity after Truss’ rocky start
October 9, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — U.K. government ministers implored Conservative colleagues to rally behind Prime Minister Liz Truss after a disastrous start to her premiership that has left the governing party demoralized and divided.
Princess Anne takes the Staten Island ferry to Manhattan
October 5, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Princess Anne took a ride on the Staten Island Ferry during a visit to New York City.
The sister of Britain's King Charles III was ushered to the ferry's pilothouse as the Manhattan-bound ship crossed the New York Harbor on Tuesday escorted by police boats.
In 1st speech as Prince of Wales, William champions wildlife
October 4, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Prince William delivered his first speech as heir to the British throne at a wildlife protection summit Tuesday, signaling that the royal family will continue to champion environmental causes as King Charles III is forced to step back from front-line campaigning.
King Charles III in first engagement since queen’s death
October 3, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the queen consort, visited Scotland Monday in their first joint public engagement since the royal mourning period to remember Queen Elizabeth II ended.
King Charles III decides not to attend climate summit
October 2, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — King Charles III has decided not to attend the international climate change summit in Egypt next month, fueling speculation that the new monarch will have to rein in his environmental activism now that he has ascended the throne.
Royal Mint unveils first coins to feature King Charles III
September 29, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Britain's Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III.
Britons will begin to see Charles’ image in their change from around December, as 50-pence coins depicting him gradually enter circulation.
‘Crown,’ ‘Interview With the Vampire’ among TV highlights
September 29, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — What’s fall got to do with the fall TV season? Summer had yet to roll up its Labor Day beach blanket when two major series, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and “House of the Dragon” arrived.
Royal silks return as King Charles III’s horse finishes 2nd
September 29, 2022 GMTSALISBURY, England (AP) — The famous royal silks returned to British horse racing on Thursday, with the first runner under the ownership of King Charles III finishing a distant second at Salisbury.
Hundreds line up to pay respects to late queen in Windsor
September 29, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Hundreds of royal fans lined up outside Windsor Castle for the chance to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II as the chapel where the late monarch was buried opened to the public Thursday for the first time since her death.
Canada sees suspected carbon monoxide cases in wake of Fiona
September 27, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island (AP) — A Canadian hospital said Tuesday it is treating several patients for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning as many people in the Atlantic area hit post-tropical storm Fiona are using generators for electricity.
Royal silks back in British horse racing after queen’s death
September 27, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — The famous royal silks are returning to British horse racing for the first time since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Taking to the track under the ownership of the queen's heir, King Charles III, Educator will don the purple, red and gold silks for a race at Salisbury on Thursday.
King Charles III’s new monogram revealed at end of mourning
September 27, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — King Charles III’s new monogram was revealed Tuesday as the official period of mourning for his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, came to a close.
The emblem, known as the king’s cypher, will appear on government buildings, state documents and some post boxes in the coming months and years.
Saudi Arabia’s triumphant week reclaims the West’s embrace
September 26, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Saudi Arabia appears to be leaving behind the stream of negative coverage that the killing of Jamal Khashoggi elicited since 2018.
New Zealand marks queen’s death with holiday, church service
September 26, 2022 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand on Monday marked the death of Queen Elizabeth II with a public holiday, a moment of silence and an official memorial service.
The South Pacific nation is among 14 outside of the United Kingdom that continue to recognize the British monarch as their symbolic head of state.
Palace reveals ledger stone at queen’s final resting place
September 24, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace released a photo Saturday giving the first public glimpse of the new ledger stone installed at the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II.
‘The Crown’ back in November for season 5 with new queen
September 24, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Crown” will return to its Netflix throne in early November.
The drama series about Queen Elizabeth II and her extended family will begin its fifth season on Nov. 9, the streaming service said Saturday.
‘Let’s have some music’: Elton John plays White House
September 24, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — “God bless you, let’s have some music,” said Elton John.
With that, the White House South Lawn was transformed into a musical lovefest Friday night as John played a farewell gig to honor everyday “heroes” like teachers, nurses and AIDS activists.
Australian lawmakers pay tribute to queen, discuss republic
September 23, 2022 GMTCANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian lawmakers paid tribute Friday to Queen Elizabeth II, with some also weighing in on the republic debate, after they returned to parliament from a break taken to observe the queen's death.
Australia holds day of mourning for queen with art, flowers
September 22, 2022 GMTCANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia honored the late Queen Elizabeth II with a national day of mourning Thursday, including dignitaries placing sprigs of golden wattle in a wreath at Parliament House, which she had opened on one of her visits three decades ago.
DIARY: Queen’s death reveals fragmented views about monarchy
September 20, 2022 GMTWINDSOR, England (AP) — The silence was palpable when the imperial state crown was removed from the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II and placed on the altar of St. George’s Chapel — the first time in 70 years the dazzling symbol of Britain’s monarchy was separated from the sovereign.
At least 250,000 people lined up to see queen’s coffin
September 20, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — At least 250,000 people joined the huge line to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lying in state for four days in London's Westminster Hall at Parliament, an official said Tuesday.
With ceremonies over, King Charles III faces biggest task
September 20, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — The cannons have sounded, the bells have rung and the mourners have paid their respects.
Leader Truss says queen’s death is ‘difficult moment’ for UK
September 20, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — British Prime Minister Liz Truss says the death of Queen Elizabeth II is a “very difficult moment” for the country, and acknowledged that dealing with it has been a challenge for her untested new government.
Queen put to rest with Philip, her parents in Windsor chapel
September 20, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — After the pomp and pageantry of a grand state funeral, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest with her husband and parents in an intimate ceremony in Windsor away from media cameras.
After royal funeral, new UK leader Truss makes debut at UN
September 19, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Liz Truss is going from the solemnity of a royal funeral to the maelstrom of international politics, and a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden.
Britain’s prime minister flew to New York on Monday for the United Nations General Assembly, coming straight from the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, whose death and commemoration have dominated the start of the new leader’s term.
Queen Elizabeth II mourned by Britain and world at funeral
September 19, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom and the world bade farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds in the streets of London and at Windsor Castle — to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral | Live updates
September 19, 2022 GMTWINDSOR, England — Queen Elizabeth II has been interred together with her late husband, Prince Philip, at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, officials said.
The royal family’s official website said the Dean of Windsor conducted a private burial ceremony late Monday at the King George VI Memorial Chapel, an annex inside St.
Inside the abbey, a funeral fit for a leader
September 19, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — I couldn’t see the lone piper. But it didn’t matter.
As the sounds of the Scottish lament, “Sleep, Dearie, Sleep,” faded into the silence of Westminster Abbey, it finally struck me that Queen Elizabeth II was really gone.
‘I didn’t want to miss it’: Royal funeral on global live TV
September 19, 2022 GMTATHENS, Greece (AP) — In movie theatres and pubs, on giant screens and smartphones, people watched and pundits droned on as Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in London flooded the airwaves live across time zones and continents.
By the numbers: Facts and figures about the queen’s funeral
September 19, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world.
Biden, other VIPs lie low as spotlight stays on late Queen
September 19, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — American presidents usually make a splash when they travel abroad, holding the spotlight and quickly becoming the center of attention.
Order of Service for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
September 19, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Here is the order of service for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, which will take place at 11 a.m. BST (6 a.m. EDT, 1000 GMT) in Westminster Abbey on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022":
The service is conducted by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster.