DANICA KIRKA

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (R) greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at Chequers, the prime minister's official country residence, near Ellesborough, northwest of London, on May 15, 2023 (Carl Court / POOL / AFP)

May 15, 2023, 1:23 pm

On UK visit, Zelensky secures missiles and drones to fight Russian invasion

Downing Street says British PM Sunak will push allies to pledge more equipment; Ukrainian president is on European tour to bolster military ahead of a planned offensive

By Jill Lawless and DANICA KIRKA

King Charles III sits as he is crowned with St Edward's Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP)

May 6, 2023, 11:41 am

UK’s King Charles III crowned in ancient rite as thousands gather in London

Monarch crowned in a ceremony filled with pomp and pageantry, followed by Britain’s biggest military parade in 70 years; Charles anointed with oil from Jerusalem

By DANICA KIRKA and Jill Lawless

King Charles III and other members of Royal family follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, during a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in London, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. (AP/Markus Schreiber, File)

May 6, 2023, 6:20 am

Royal drama: King Charles’ fractious family on stage at coronation

Princes Harry and Andrew to attend royal ceremony Saturday but will have no formal role in proceedings

By DANICA KIRKA

This image released by ABC shows Prince Harry, left, during an interview with "Good Morning America" co-host Michael Strahan in Los Angeles on Jan. 3, 2023, to promote his memoir "Spare." (Richard Harbaugh/ABC via AP)

January 10, 2023, 12:22 am

Promoting book, Prince Harry accuses stepmother of ‘dangerous’ media leaks

Harry accuses British royal family of getting ‘in bed with the devil’ to gain favorable tabloid coverage, singling out Camilla’s efforts to boost image after affair with Charles

By DANICA KIRKA

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the duke and duchess of Sussex arrive at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in London on March 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

December 15, 2022, 4:01 pm

‘Fed to the wolves’: In final Netflix installment, Harry and Meghan vent grievances

‘They were happy to lie to protect my brother, and yet for three years, they were never willing to tell the truth to protect us,’ says Harry of rift with William

By SYLVIA HUI and 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