King Charles' sister says streamlined royal family not a "good idea"
In a rare pre-coronation interview, Princess Anne was asked about suggestions that the king might reduce the number of "working" members of his publicly funded family.
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In a rare pre-coronation interview, Princess Anne was asked about suggestions that the king might reduce the number of "working" members of his publicly funded family.
Charles' coronation day attire will include a golden robe used by his grandfather, King George VI, for his crowing in 1937.
Ahead of his upcoming coronation, here is a look at some of the most defining characteristics and moments in the life of Britain's new monarch.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will use several thrones for their coronation. One of them is "incredibly rare," and freshly prepped for its first use in 70 years.
Queen Consort Camilla wore the crown, which features the Koh-i-Noor diamond, to the funeral of her husband's mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022.
King Charles' second son, Prince Harry, very publicly gave up his role as a "working" member of the royal family, while Andrew had his duties taken away.
Britain has changed a lot in the decades since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, and coronation events are changing as well.
One veteran British royal correspondent says it was "predictable" that the Duchess of Sussex would opt to sit out the big event, likely to "lessen the pain."
King Charles' coronation will be watched by millions of people around the world — but witnessed in person by only about 2,000 handpicked guests.
He's been Britain's reigning monarch since September 2022, but King Charles III and his Queen Consort, Camilla, will be formally crowned this month.
CBS News royal contributor Tina Brown joins "CBS Mornings" to talk all things coronation ahead of Saturday's ceremony.
Anticipation around the coronation of King Charles III is growing, as are the expectations of modernizing the monarchy. CBS News anchors Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano spoke with journalist and political commentator Ayesha Hazarika about how Charles will define his reign.
Watch Charles III's coronation, the year's biggest worldwide TV event. You can stream it in the U.S. without cable.
"Nobody wanted to be his friend," says a man who went to boarding school with Charles, "because if you were his friend, you were then teased brutally."
Johnny Stonborough, a former schoolmate of King Charles III, is featured in the new documentary on Paramount+, "King Charles, The Boy Who Walked Alone." He joins CBS News' Errol Barnett to discuss his memories of the British monarch.
A dedicated band of fans camped out near Buckingham Palace got a sneak peak at a dry run of the processions that will carry King Charles and Camilla.
Advocacy groups from 12 British Commonwealth nations want the king, on his coronation day, to "commit to starting discussions about reparations."
CBS News' Ian Lee learns about a couple of historic garments the "eco-friendly" King Charles III will have dusted off for his coronation, including robes literally made of gold.
Elbow lead singer Guy Garvey has performed at the Olympics and for Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee. But the band may have never gotten their first break if not for Charles III's Prince's Trust. Charlie D'Agata has the story.
Some notable guests have been confirmed for King Charles III's coronation. Around 2,000 people, including members of the royal family, foreign dignitaries and politicians, are expected to attend. Michelle Tauber, editorial director of society and culture at People, joins CBS News to discuss the guest list.
Court docs reveal claims by Prince Harry that his older brother received "a very large sum of money" in phone hacking settlement with Rupert Murdoch's U.K. newspapers.
The British monarch's truly unique vehicle fleet includes two-of-a-kind state limousines and a one-of-a-kind horse-drawn carriage covered in gold.
The Earl of Harewood says families like his own "can never do enough" to make amends for the evil of the transatlantic slavery.
The shards will be incorporated into a new cross from Wales that will lead the coronation procession on May 6.
Called "more like spinach pie" by one critic and panned as a "weird choice" by another, here's what to know about "coronation quiche," the official dish of the coronation.
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now tied for the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Election Day 2025 is here, with consequential races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and a redistricting ballot measure in California.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
Sean Dunn has been charged with a misdemeanor felony count for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent during President Trump's federal takeover of D.C.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts of the airspace" if the shutdown continues.
Four suspects were arrested and nine people kidnapped by the gang were freed following the clash in Sinaloa, officials said.
The Supreme Court will consider Wednesday whether a federal emergency powers law gives President Trump the authority to impose his most sweeping tariffs.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein provided the Justice Department with "precise and detailed" information about 20 alleged co-conspirators, House Democrats say.