Royal Greeting

September 15, 2022

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Prince William (left) and Prince Harry wave to well-wishers on September 10. They’re grandsons of Queen Elizabeth II. William’s wife, Catherine (center), is Princess of Wales. Harry’s wife, Meghan, is Duchess of Sussex.

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Queen Elizabeth Dies

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This article was originally published on September 9. It was updated on September 16. On September 8, Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral castle, in Scotland. She served as Great Britain’s head of state for 70 years. Her reign spanned…

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Britain’s New King

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King Charles III was officially named Britain’s head of state on September 10. The ceremony was held at St. James’s Palace, in London, England. The tradition is centuries old. But this was the first time it was broadcast live online…

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This weekend, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee. That means she has been queen for 70 years. She and her 4-year-old great-grandson, Prince Louis of Cambridge, watched a noisy flyby of jets. They formed a 70 in the…

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