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EU ministers will meet to discuss Russia's natural gas disruptions

5:13am September 09, 2022

Europe's energy ministers meet Friday to present a common front against Russia shutting off gas supplies. They're expected to announce considerable belt tightening measures.

King Charles III has a history of wading into politics. Above, Charles, then the Prince of Wales, visits Tretower Court on July 5, 2018 in Crickhowell, Wales.

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As King Charles III takes the crown, here's how he may focus his reign

5:00am September 09, 2022

by Scott Neuman

Throughout her 70 years as queen, Elizabeth II sought to maintain strict political neutrality. While Charles has been careful not to tread too publicly, he does have a history of wading into politics.

In this Jan. 20, 2003 file photo, a series of bank notes are displayed in central London.

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Will Britain's currency change following the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

4:23am September 09, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's first monarch to be placed on the country's paper notes. There is no word yet on what new bank notes will look like, but there's a longstanding tradition for coins.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Windsor Cup polo match and a carriage driving display by the British Driving Society at Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn on July 11, 2021 in Egham, England.

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Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch who brought stability to a changing nation

7:59pm September 08, 2022

by Frank Langfitt

The queen served as the United Kingdom's monarch since 1952. Her reign spanned a remarkable arc in British history and was defined by duty to country — and considerable family pain.

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Blinken announces more security aid to Ukraine during a surprise visit

5:59pm September 08, 2022

by Michele Kelemen

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Thursday to announce more security aid to Ukraine.
He was also there to signal support as Ukraine tries to push back Russian forces.

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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, has died at 96

5:19pm September 08, 2022

by Becky Sullivan

Queen Elizabeth, who reigned for 70 years as Britain's monarch, died Thursday at Balmoral, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. She was 96. Her son Charles, 73, is now king.

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Royal commentator on what comes next following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

5:13pm September 08, 2022

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Richard Fitzwilliams, a longtime royal watcher and commentator, about the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and what comes next after her death on Thursday.

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Host of the 'Royally Obsessed' podcast reacts to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

4:38pm September 08, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Roberta Fiorito, co-author of Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family and co-host of the Royally Obsessed podcast, about the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

May 12, 1937: The Royal family is seen at Buckingham Palace in London after the coronation ceremony of Princess Elizabeth's father King George IV. From left: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Princess Elizabeth, Mary of England, Princess Margaret and King George VI.

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These photos follow the life of Queen Elizabeth II — from childhood to the throne

4:33pm September 08, 2022

by Zayrha Rodriguez

Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne in 1953 following the death of her father, King George VI. Her 70-year reign — the longest in British history — was marked by devotion to her nation.

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Queen Elizabeth II, longest-serving monarch in British history, dies at 96

4:29pm September 08, 2022

by Willem Marx

Queen Elizabeth II died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland at age 96 on Thursday. She was the longest-serving monarch in British history, reigning for 70 years.

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