How TV changed the world's relationship with royalty
Queen Elizabeth's 1953 coronation was the first ever to be televised. Throughout her long reign, her family's every public moment — good or bad — was caught on camera. Roxana Saberi reports.
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Queen Elizabeth's 1953 coronation was the first ever to be televised. Throughout her long reign, her family's every public moment — good or bad — was caught on camera. Roxana Saberi reports.
Despite the recent death of his mother, King Charles III has already been up to work as the new monarch. Royal editor for the Sunday Times and a CBS News royal contributor Roya Nikkhah sheds some light on the family dynamics at play after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
President Biden on Sunday recalled a message Queen Elizabeth sent on Sept. 11, 2001 — her first outreach to a stunned and grieving country and one she had to break a 600-year-old tradition to deliver. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Queen Elizabeth II's portrait has been featured on British currency for more than 50 years. With her passing, the British government is expected to begin circulating new banknotes with a portrait of King Charles III by 2023. Elise Preston has more.
Westminster Abbey, the ancient church in London hosting Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, has a long royal history, including with the late monarch herself.
On Saturday morning, King Charles III was officially declared the United Kingdom's new monarch in a constitutional ceremony at St. James' Palace in London. The newly crowned king vowed to continue the legacy of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Roxana Saberi reports.
Prince William and Prince Harry greeted mourners outside of Windsor Castle on Saturday. The reunion comes after a turbulent past few years between the brothers, which saw Prince Harry relocate to the U.S. with wife Meghan Markle. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Although Queen Elizabeth II is often remembered for her stoic demeanor and leadership, she was also known to have a good sense of humor. Elizabeth Palmer reflects on some of the moments where Her Majesty's geniality shined through.
They're cute — but not environmentally friendly.
Prince Harry released his official statement following the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. In it, he praised her leadership both for the United Kingdom and their family and shared some fond memories he has of her. Holly Williams joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain more about the relationship between the late queen and her grandson, as well as the dynamics between the royal family and Harry and Meghan, as the couple returns to England to mourn.
"Thank you for your sound advice. Thank you for your infectious smile. We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace," Harry says.
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted questions about the legitimacy of the monarchy from commonwealth realms across the world. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins CBS News to discuss why the history of and controversy surrounding this system of government.
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joined Catherine Herridge with a preview of "Face the Nation" this coming Sunday.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin began its final journey with a procession to St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, before heading to London on Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest from London, and speaks with CBS News royal contributor Wesley Kerr about King Charles III ascending to the throne.
Royal subjects and international figures alike paid tribute to the royal, who reigned for over 70 years.
The decision by the newly ascended King Charles III means his youngest son, Prince Harry, will have to wear a suit despite his 10 years of military service.
The queen's coffin will be guarded around the clock, and visitors must pass through airport-style security to get in.
As the official mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II continued, Harry and Meghan's relationship with the rest of the royal family appeared as complicated as it's ever been.
Kate, Princess of Wales, called her son "so sweet" and shared what he said about the queen's passing.
Queen Elizabeth's son Andrew and his ex-wife will be taking over the care of two of her dogs.
Queen Elizabeth II's flag-draped coffin was driven slowly through the Scottish countryside Sunday from her beloved Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.
Holly Williams reports from the U.K., where hundreds of thousands are expected to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth before her funeral next Monday.
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II after 70 years on the throne has meant that not just a monarch is gone at the age of 96, but decades of stability and continuity are suddenly gone, too. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with the Queen's former chaplain, Gavin Ashenden; historian Sir David Cannadine; and Erin Vanderhoof (of the Vanity Fair podcast "Dynasty") about how the Queen's duty, poise, charisma, and adherence to tradition served her, and her subjects, during her seven-decade reign.
Now a father, the younger brother of William and sixth in line to the British throne wants to do things his way.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's youngsters aren't the only British royals with new titles as the second Elizabethan era comes to a close.