Monarch

Britain and the world are laying Queen Elizabeth II to rest on Monday at a state funeral that is drawing presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers, and up to a million people lining the streets of London to say a final goodbye to a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.

Australia's prime minister on Monday defended an obscure and longstanding protocol that bars the nation's parliament from sitting for 15 days following a British monarch's death.

Lawmakers will reconvene on Sept. 23 to debate a condolence motion for Queen Elizabeth II, the earliest date that the protocol allows, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Ljubljana – The death of Queen Elizabeth II is a giant turning point for the British monarchy and its long-term future, Dnevnik newspaper says in Saturday’s commentary The Queen Is Dead, Long Live the King!, suggesting that her successor Charles III is stepping into big shoes.

Ten countries in Europe have a monarch

Japan's new monarch was officially enthroned on Oct. 22 in an ancient-style ceremony.