William and Kate, Harry and Meghan greet mourners at Windsor
Many of the high-profile members of the royal family visited memorials to Queen Elizabeth II across the U.K.
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Many of the high-profile members of the royal family visited memorials to Queen Elizabeth II across the U.K.
For the first time ever, people around the world were able to watch the proceedings of the Accession Council - a centuries old constitutional tradition - play out live.
Charles III was formally proclaimed king Saturday in a ceremony with Britain's Privy Council, which recognized the passing of one monarch and the accession of another on behalf of the government. Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday. Watch his remarks.
The proclamation of King Charles III as the British sovereign was read following the Accession Council that formally recognized Charles as king on behalf of the UK government. Watch the reading.
"So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign. I, however, have lost a grandmother," Prince William wrote.
Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will be Monday, Sept. 19.
The musician told a crowd at his Toronto show that he was "very sad" about Queen Elizabeth II's death.
"I don't know what the details are yet, but I'll be going," President Biden told reporters in Ohio Friday.
The British government's plan for the 10 days between the queen's passing and her state funeral — known as Operation London Bridge — has been in the works for decades.
Death of Queen Elizabeth II involves the transfer not only of the crown, but of her wealth and the massive Crown Estate.
King Charles III has addressed the United Kingdom for the first time as head of the commonwealth as the country mourns the loss of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. CBS News' Lana Zak and royal contributor Amanda Foreman react to his remarks.
Sen. Mark Warner, Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, British Ambassador to the United States Karen Pierce, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Britain's new king is 73 years old and is taking on a role he's been preparing to accept for most of his life. In recent years, Charles had assumed many of the queen's duties but taking the role of the monarch is still a huge transition. CBS News royal contributor Julian Payne has more.
On the king's first full day of duties, Charles met with Prime Minister Liz Truss, appointed by the queen just two days before her death.
Buckingham Palace confirms "period of Royal Mourning" and other plans for the immediate aftermath of the first monarchical succession in generations.
Many of the world's leaders honored Queen Elizabeth II's legacy with tributes and statements.
"God Save the Queen" will change to "God Save the King," and Britain's currency will likely get a new look.
The process by which a new monarch takes the throne in Britain is dictated by centuries of tradition.
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