DANICA KIRKA

Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss attends a press conference in the Downing Street Briefing Room in central London, October 14, 2022, following the sacking of the finance minister in response to a budget that sparked markets chaos. (Daniel Leal/Pool Photo via AP)

October 14, 2022, 6:19 pm

UK’s under-fire leader Truss sacks Treasury chief Kwarteng, ditches reform plans

Embattled PM tries to restore order after three weeks of turmoil sparked by the government’s tax-cutting ‘mini budget’; Kwarteng replaced with former cabinet minister Jeremy Hunt

By DANICA KIRKA and Jill Lawless

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pulled past Buckingham Palace following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London, September 19, 2022. (AP Photo/ Vadim Ghirda, Pool)

September 19, 2022, 8:35 pm

Queen Elizabeth II buried at Windsor Castle after stirring funeral watched worldwide

World leaders join the general populace who thronged the streets of London to honor a monarch whose death brought a 70-year era to a close

By DANICA KIRKA, Mike Corder and SAMYA KULLAB

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles III and other relatives, Sept. 19, 2022. (Dominic Lipinski/Pool via AP)

September 19, 2022, 10:42 am

LIVE: Queen Elizabeth II mourned at funeral by Britain and world

Ceremony attended by kings, queens, princes, presidents and other leaders from across the globe at Westminster Hall, ahead of final interment at Windsor Castle

By DANICA KIRKA, Mike Corder and Jill Lawless

Left to right: Zara Tindall, Lady Louise, Princess Beatrice, Prince William, the prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Princess Eugenie, Viscount James Severn and Peter Phillips attend the vigil of the Queen's grandchildren around the coffin, as it lies in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, London, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)

September 18, 2022, 5:16 am

All eight of queen’s grandchildren hold silent vigil beside her coffin

Thousands brave London’s coldest night in months, waiting in line that stretched up to 16 hours to pay their respects as world leaders ready to fly out for state funeral on Monday

By Jill Lawless, DANICA KIRKA and Mike Corder

Queen Elizabeth II 's grandchildren (clockwise from front centre) Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Peter Phillips, James, Viscount Severn, Britain's Princess Eugenie of York, Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Britain's Princess Beatrice of York, Britain's Lady Louise Windsor and Zara Tindall hold a vigil around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 16, 2022. (Aaron Chown/Pool/AFP)

September 17, 2022, 8:55 pm

Princes William, Harry lead Queen Elizabeth II’s eight grandchildren in coffin vigil

Both of King Charles III’s sons wear military uniform, at monarch’s request; line to view coffin now snaking 8 kilometers through London, with many waiting 16 hours to enter hall

By Jill Lawless, DANICA KIRKA and Mike Corder

A man is pinned down by British security officers after getting out of line and approaching the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, at the Palace of Westminster in London, September 17, 2022. (Twitter screenshot, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

September 17, 2022, 1:14 pm

Man arrested after approaching UK queen’s coffin as line of mourners swells

Suspect detained for ‘disturbance’ in Westminster Hall, where Elizabeth II is lying in state; authorities warn of 24-hour wait for those wishing to pay last respects

By Jill Lawless, DANICA KIRKA and Mike Corder

People walk in a queue in front of Tower Bridge to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II during the Lying-in State at Westminster Hall, in London, England, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four full days before her funeral on Monday Sept. 19. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

September 16, 2022, 7:26 pm

Entry to five-mile long queue to view queen’s coffin ‘paused’ as wait hits 14 hours

Former England soccer star David Beckham among those standing in line for hours to pay respects; closure sparks an informal queue of people waiting to join the official one

By Mike Corder, Jill Lawless and DANICA KIRKA

Raindrops are seen on a photograph left at the gates of Buckingham Palace by a mourner in London, September 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

September 9, 2022, 11:21 am

Britain begins 10-day mourning period for Queen revered worldwide

King Charles III takes over royal duties, returning to London to meet prime minister and address the nation as bells toll around the country and a 96-gun salute sounds

By DANICA KIRKA, Jill Lawless and SYLVIA HUI

Prince Charles is seated next to the Queen's crown during the State Opening of Parliament, at the Palace of Westminster in London, May 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)

September 9, 2022, 12:28 am

At age 73, after lifetime of preparation, King Charles III assumes the throne

In embodiment of British monarchy’s modernization, Charles becomes first heir with university degree, but he’ll have to work to gain support of some he alienated over the years

By DANICA KIRKA

Queen Elizabeth II from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Color ceremony in London, June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP)

September 8, 2022, 9:04 pm

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96

Charles, who has taken over increasing duties in the face of Elizabeth’s poor health, automatically becomes king, although his coronation may take months

By DANICA KIRKA, Jill Lawless and SYLVIA HUI

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, welcomes Liz Truss during an audience at Balmoral, Scotland, where she invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative party to become Prime Minister and form a new government, September 6, 2022. (Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP)

September 6, 2022, 4:01 pm

Liz Truss enters office as Britain’s new PM, facing numerous challenges

Britain’s newly appointed successor to Boris Johnson under pressure to curb soaring prices, ease labor unrest and address health care system crisis

By DANICA KIRKA and Jill Lawless

Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives with his wife Carrie to speak outside Downing Street in London, September 6, 2022 before heading to Balmoral in Scotland, where he will announce his resignation to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

September 6, 2022, 11:01 am

Johnson leaves office for last time with Truss set to be appointed PM

The first task for incoming premier will be to appoint a cabinet to tackle the government’s mountain of challenges

By DANICA KIRKA

Liz Truss arrives at Conservative Central Office in Westminster after winning the Conservative Party leadership contest in London, September 5, 2022. (AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

September 6, 2022, 5:50 am

Liz Truss to take office as Britain’s new PM after audience with queen

UK Conservative Party’s new leader won contest in which only about 170,000 dues-paying party members were allowed to vote

By SYLVIA HUI and DANICA KIRKA

A tourist uses a fan whilst standing in the hot sun whilst waiting to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, during hot weather in London, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

July 19, 2022, 3:07 pm

UK records its highest-ever temperature, as heatwave batters Europe

Heat measured at 39.1 degrees Celsius; at least five people drown while trying to cool off; wildfires continue to spread in France

By DANICA KIRKA and Jill Lawless

Two people take a selfie opposite the Houses of Parliament in London, Friday July 15, 2022. The British Meteorologic office issued a red warning for extreme heat, advising of a 'potentially very serious situation' in parts of England next week. (Dominic Lipinski/PA via AP)

July 16, 2022, 1:58 pm

UK to hold emergency meeting as ‘red alert’ issued for extreme heat wave

Temperatures expected to hit 40 °C (104 °F) for first time ever, commuters urged not to use rail and underground; schools and elder care centers ordered to take precautions

By DANICA KIRKA