Tag: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain

Charles Is Crowned King in Ancient Ceremony With Modern Twists

The coronation, the first since Queen Elizabeth II’s in 1953, was a royal spectacle of the kind that only Britain still stages.

King Charles: A Life in Photos

Cameras have followed Britain’s new head of state since infancy. Here is a selection of memorable images from a very public life.

For King Charles, Coronation Day Is a Step on a Tightrope Walk

Britain’s head of state is said to want a more accessible, forward-looking and inclusive monarchy. It’s not an easy message to convey through golden relics and ancient rituals.