Throughout her long life, she was regularly photographed with a Welsh corgi at her feet — a dog breed that became synonymous with the monarch. But while every detail of what would happen following her death was minutely planned, little is known about what the future holds for her beloved …
Read More »What changes now that Charles is king?
National anthem When Charles arrived at the gates of Buckingham Palace for the first time as a royal Friday, some in the gathered crowd sang the national anthem. But instead of “God Save the Queen,” which the vast majority of people in Britain will have grown up with, they sang …
Read More »U.K. coins, stamps to flip from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III
LONDON — The face of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, is arguably among the most recognized in the world. Her name — and insignia — are displayed throughout Britain, looming large on buildings or subtly present on coins inside pockets. But with the queen’s death on Thursday, …
Read More »Royal Mail confirms what will happen to Queen Elizabeth II stamps
Royal Mail have released a statement on what will happen to stamps bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II, following her devastating death. The long-reigning monarch passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 96, as Buckingham Palace confirmed the news in a statement. In an announcement made on …
Read More »Will Prince Charles replace the Queen on money and stamps in the U.K.? What will change after her death
The King referred to the news as “a moment of great sadness” and said his family was mourning the death of “a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother.” As the U.K. grieves for the loss of its longest-serving monarch, behind closed doors officials will have sprung into action, triggering a …
Read More »King Charles III reign: New national anthem, new money, new stamps and new postboxes
Britain will see a wealth of changes to everyday items as the Queen’s image and insignia on banknotes, letterboxes and stamps are replaced with that of the new King, Charles III. British currency won’t be replaced overnight and the change will take years as new coins and notes are created …
Read More »Bank holiday for Queen’s funeral approved by Charles
Events in sport and the arts are being cancelled as the country mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth. Changes to so many aspects of British life – from the running of government to pastimes like sports matches and plays to televisions and radio output – will be seen during the …
Read More »Postal workers latest to take strike action over pay offer
The members of the Communications Workers Union (CWU) have also voted in favour of a further UK-wide 48-hour stoppage on September 30 and October 1. According to the CWU, its 115,000 members could not support a 2% pay rise, while Royal Mail claims the deal on offer was worth up …
Read More »Warning over Royal Mail ‘exodus’ as Barrow strike action continues
ROYAL Mail will face an ‘exodus’ of postal workers if it does not back down in a dispute over pay and working conditions, a Barrow union representative has said. Scores of postal workers in Barrow took part in a strike as part of a dispute between the Communication Workers Union …
Read More »Royal Mail and rail unions suspend strikes out of respect
Friday 09 September 2022 7:48 am Royal Mail UNIONS have suspended a series of strikes set for the next few days following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II yesterday. Members of the railway union RMT announced that the planned strike for 15 and 17 September would be called …
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