Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Putin on new sanctions against Russia: Russia's energy sector remains confident, though some losses are expected
Putin calls talk of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv an attempt at escalation
Putin says he discussed with Trump the impact of the situation with Russian oil supplies on global prices, including in the United States
Dialogue is always better than confrontation, disputes, or continued war: Putin
The global energy balance has been established, and disrupting it is not in the interests of the countries attempting to do so: Putin
Russia's contribution to the global energy balance is very significant: Putin
No self-respecting country does anything under pressure: Putin
New US sanctions are an attempt to pressure Russia: Putin
Israeli media: The West Bank 'annexation' law has been suspended under Netanyahu's directives until further notice
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Bekaa, eastern Lebanon: Number of martyrs in Israeli strike rises to two.

Britain's new king is officially Charles III: Royal aides

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 8 Sep 2022 21:12
3 Min Read

With the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, Prince Charles is officially King Charles III.

  • x
  • Prince Charles with Queen Elizabeth II on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Photograph: Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty.
    Prince Charles with Queen Elizabeth II on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Photograph: Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty.

After speculation that Queen Elizabeth II's heir might have taken a different regnal name, Britain's new king will be formally known as Charles III, his Clarence House residence confirmed Thursday.

William, Charles' eldest son, inherits the duchy of Cornwall in addition to his current title of Duke of Cambridge.

Britain's new King Charles

Britain's new king mourned his mother Queen Elizabeth II and said on Thursday she was a "cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother" who would be missed around the world.

Buckingham Palace released an official statement after Charles, 73, ascended the throne following his mother's 70-year reign:

"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."

Read next: Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms, and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world."

"During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the queen was so widely held."

Related News

Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title after Epstein fallout

Trump trades history for replica sword, ousts Eisenhower librarian

"God Save the Queen"

As news of Elizabeth II's death broke on Thursday, tearful crowds outside Buckingham Palace sang a forlorn "God Save the Queen."

Hundreds braved torrential rain to gather outside the palace gates after doctors announced that the monarch had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral, her Scottish estate.

A bright rainbow temporarily lifted spirits before the seismic news was announced at 6:30 p.m. (1730 GMT), prompting widespread cries of "oh no", according to AFP.

The Union Jack flag on the queen's London residence was lowered before a silent mourning crowd. 

"She's been the queen for as long as I've been alive, she's been the queen for as long as my parents have been alive," currency broker Charlie Wolstenholme told AFP.

"So she's really a very, very important part of the fabric. You know, it's going to be terrible."

Read next: Queen's family rushes to Balmoral, crowds gather at Buckingham Palace

Since last October, Britain's longest-serving monarch had been plagued by health issues that made it difficult for her to walk and stand. Many of the well-wishers, some carrying flowers, came from outside the UK.

"As a French person, even I am touched by this," said student Chloe Papeil. "She is a part of English culture, but also global culture."

The Queen, who is instantly recognizable to billions of people around the world, was celebrating her Platinum Jubilee, which marked 70 years since she succeeded her father, King George VI, in 1952.

The news spread quickly across the country, with announcements in public places, including a train from London to Edinburgh.

  • King Charles III
  • United Kingdom
  • Queen Elizabeth II

Most Read

From previous scenes of the Qassam Brigades targeting an Israeli D9 bulldozer with a Yassin 105 shell, east of Deir al-Balah. (Military Media of the Qassam Brigades)

US knew fatal Rafah blast cause was not Hamas op., says journalist

  • Politics
  • 20 Oct 2025
Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, during a speech televised on October 22, 2025 (Al-Quds Brigades Military Media)

Al-Quds Brigades' Abu Hamza mourns leaders, vows continued resistance

  • Politics
  • 22 Oct 2025
Smoke and fire rises after 'Israel' launched airstrikes on the village of Ansar, Lebanon, October 16, 2025 (social media)

'Israel' launches two waves of brutal strikes on east, south Lebanon

  • Politics
  • 16 Oct 2025
A woman with her purchased groceries walks out from an underground market, in Beijing, Wednesday, August 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Global brands in China face pressure from rising local rivals

  • Economy
  • 17 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
US-backed GHF in talks over future role in postwar Gaza: FT
Politics

US-backed GHF in talks over future role in postwar Gaza: FT

Rubio warns West Bank annexation threatens Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Politics

Rubio warns West Bank annexation threatens Trump’s Gaza plan

Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa trade barbs in fiery New York mayoral debate.
Politics

Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa trade barbs in fiery New York mayoral debate

Artist’s rendering of the RADICALS satellite in orbit. (AP)
Technology

Europe firms agree on satellite merger to counter Starlink

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS