King Charles is poking fun at an incident that occurred a few weeks ago when he burst open a pen.
15.09.2022 - 11:33 / ok.co.uk
King Charles is taking a well deserved break on Thursday as he steps away from his royal duties for the first time since his mother, The Queen died last week. Immediately upon Queen Elizabeth’s death on Thursday September 8, Charles became the King and set in motion a week of back-to-back royal engagements that have taken him to all four corners of the UK.
Yet now, one week on since his mother’s death, the King has finally been given a day to himself in what has been described as a “private day of reflection” ahead of ongoing preparations for his mother’s funeral on Monday. Travelling by helicopter to his wife Camilla’s Wiltshire estate, King Charles then made the 30 minute drive to his private residence in Highgrove, where he will step away from all public duties for the day, before returning to his engagements on Friday September 16.
This brief period away from the public will allow the King to pause, but it is understood he will be working in preparation for his new role and will already be receiving his red boxes of state papers.The day of personal reflection had always been included In the plans for Operation London Bridge, the protocol that had been preparing for the sad eventuality of the Queen’s death, and offers the new King a few moments away from the limelight to privately grieve for his departed mother. For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter.
Her Majesty’s state funeral is due to take place on Monday, but immediately following the ceremony, King Charles is set to tour the UK, visiting each of the four nations. Starting in England, he will then travel to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - yet aside from dealing with his own grief and the obstacles of the Queen’s funeral
.King Charles is poking fun at an incident that occurred a few weeks ago when he burst open a pen.
With the release of Netflix’s fifth season of The Crown in a matter of weeks, sources close to the new King suggest the palace is moving to protect the monarchy from the dramatisation. Over the weekend, streaming giant Netflix released a trailer for the upcoming fifth season of The Crown, which showed Princess Diana and Prince Charles preparing for TV interviews about their relationship.
King Charles is expected to plan a family Christmas at Sandringham to maintain a royal tradition.The Royal Family will continue to gather on the 73 year old King's Norfolk estate in December as the new monarch's reign begins. Charles, who is known to be a "stickler for tradition", is determined that the monarchy conveys a sense of stability and continuity, insiders close to him have claimed. A source told The Telegraph: "His philosophy is that the monarchy is the constant state, inhabited by different individuals.
King Charles III has shown he is "determined" to heal the rift between his sons Prince William and Prince Harry since becoming the monarch, a royal expert has claimed. Charles became King on September 8 after the sudden passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96.
Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral on Monday, Sept. 19, while watching both in person and on TV, but it was one of her children who was visibly emotional as they said their last goodbyes to Her Majesty.During the funeral, King Charles IIIl, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, appeared in the front row of the late monarch's funeral at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III is thinking about turning Balmoral Castle - the Queen's beloved holiday home - into a public museum in her memory of her seven-decade reign, according to reports. Balmoral held a special place in Her Majesty's heart, as she spent every summer at the 50,000-acre estate in Dee Valley, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral on Monday, Sept. 19, while watching both in person and on TV, but it was one of her children who was visibly emotional as they said their last goodbyes to Her Majesty.During the funeral, King Charles IIIl, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, appeared in the front row of the late monarch's funeral at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III has thanked the public for their support ahead of his mother Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday. The monarch issued a statement on Sunday evening to reflect on the outpouring of support he and his wife, Camilla, Queen Consort, have received during their visits to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and around London, following The Queen's death on 8 September. "Over the last 10 days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world," he began.
Scroll To See More Images
The Vigil of the Princes will take place this evening and will be carried out by King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.
The King and Queen Consort are visiting Wales today, as the late Queen's lying in state continues at Westminster Hall. King Charles III has begun his first visit to Wales as monarch and will start his tour by attending a service of prayer and reflection for the life of the Queen at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff. Charles arrived by helicopter with the Queen Consort and travelled by state limousine in bright sunshine to the service, which is also being attended by Prime Minister Liz Truss and leading figures from Wales.
King Charles lll petted a corgi – the favourite dog of his late mother Queen Elizabeth ll – as he and Camilla, Queen Consort greeted cheering crowds in Northern Ireland. King Charles, 73, and Camilla, 75, touched down at Belfast City Airport at Tuesday lunchtime, continuing the new monarch's tour of the UK since he ascended the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth ll on Thursday, 8 September.
Good evening and welcome to the Daily Record's Saturday briefing.
Since acceding to the throne upon the death of his mother, King Charles III must now face a raft of changes to his day to day life, ranging from added responsibilities as the sovereign through to relocating to a new residence as he takes on his new role. Yet one change he may welcome, is the celebration of two birthdays, as the former Prince of Wales follows in his mother’s footsteps and adopts the royal tradition first introduced 250 years ago.
Following the death of The Queen last week, King Charles has had a lot of changes to deal with as he became the new monarch following his mother’s sad passing. Alongside his grief, the new King, supported by his devoted wife, Camilla, Queen Consort must now navigate his mother’s funeral, his impending coronation and readjust to his life as the head of state, after spending so much of his life waiting to follow in his mother’s formidable footsteps.
King Charles III has arrived at Buckingham Palace, where he will meet with Commonwealth general secretary Patricia Scotland. Crowds lining the roads cheered and waved as his black car drove down The Mall and into the Palace gates accompanied by a motorcade of four cars and four police motorbikes. Charles, 73, appeared teary-eyed as he could be seen waving to people through the car windows.
King Charles III has officially ascended the British throne following his proclamation Saturday morning in the State Apartments of St. James's Palace in London.While he automatically became the new King of England following Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday, the Accession Council convened Saturday for what's considered a constitutional formality to recognize his sovereignty.
King Charles III has confirmed that the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be a bank holiday as he was proclaimed King in a historic event. The new monarch, 73, has approved an order that the day of the late Queen's funeral will be a bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. King Charles announced the news on 10 September during an Accession Council ceremony.
King Charles gave a telling nod to a song performed at his former wife Princess Diana's funeral as he honoured his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.The new monarch was on our screens tonight in the Blue Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace, where Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth previously recorded some of her messages to the nation. As the televised speech ended, King Charles III said: "May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest".
King Charles III addressed the nation for the first time as the Monarch and announced William and Kate as the Prince and Princess of Wales. In his address, the King said: "Queen Elizabeth's was a life well lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today."