Westminster Abbey: A history of England's famous royal church

Since the year 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations, 16 royal weddings, and countless funerals; 30 kings and queens are among the 3,300 buried there.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

Thousands gathered outside the palace cheered and clapped as the hearse swung around a roundabout in front of the queen's official residence.

Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy

Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe.

Ukraine reclaims more territory, reports capturing many POWs

Ukrainian troops expanded their territorial gains Monday, pushing all the way to the country's northeastern border in places, and claimed to have captured a record number of Russian soldiers as part of the lightning advance that forced Moscow to make a hasty retreat.

King Charles escorts coffin in Scotland as queen hailed a 'constant in all our lives'

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will remain at the St. Giles’ Cathedral until Tuesday so the public can pay their respects. After, it will be flown to London.

Bay Area residents send messages to the Royal Family, remembering Queen Elizabeth as a role model

The British flag was at half staff, flying outside the British Consul General's residence near San Francisco's Presidio Friday.  Consular staff who've lost their Queen say it has meant a lot to have the outpouring of condolences in the Bay Area.

Death of Queen Elizabeth II: What could change in the months ahead as Charles becomes king

The death of Queen Elizabeth II marks not only the end of an era for many, it will also be the start of a number of changes for various things in the United Kingdom and other countries around the world, including some countries close to the US.

King Charles III vows to carry on ‘lifelong service’ in 1st address as monarch

King Charles III said he feels “profound sorrow” over the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first speech to the nation and called her an inspiration.

King Charles III takes the throne after a lifetime of preparation

The new King Charles faces the enormous challenge of building the same affection that characterized the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and the British public.

Here's why Prince Charles may have considered changing his regnal name

For one thing, Charles I was notorious for sparring with the English parliament – a tense relationship that led to the English Civil War and his eventual execution.

10 things to know about Queen Elizabeth II’s life, 70-year reign

Queen Elizabeth II served as a constant, stabilizing force throughout her 70-year reign, and most people alive today don’t know a world without her in it. Here are ten things to know about her life.

Double rainbow over Buckingham Palace as Queen Elizabeth's death is announced

On a rainy day in London, as the world learned of the passing of England's longest-reigning monarch, a brilliant double rainbow appeared outside of Buckingham Palace.

Most don't know life without Queen Elizabeth II — how will the world cope without her?

“I think this will be an international trauma that’s going to last for probably months and years,” one history professor predicted of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.