The Latest Breaking News from Charles II

The new king and his queen were pictured in a car together in part of a convoy over the River Dee

Charles III’s historical namesakes oversaw one of the most turbulent periods in British history.

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles has become King Charles III after being Britain's longest serving heir- but there was an alternative title available to him

At the age of 73, King Charles III has become the oldest monarch to ever ascend the British throne

Although the monarch no longer has a direct legislative or executive role, they do nonetheless hold important powers and privileges

King Charles III is due to start his duties immediately and speak to the nation this evening, after saying his final goodbye to his mother Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral

LONDON: While Charles automatically became king the moment his mother Queen Elizabeth II died, the coronation will not come until later as this deeply symbolic ceremony takes time to organise.

Money bearing the Queen’s face will remain in circulation and the change to currency with King Charles will be gradual

Reigning as the next King George could also symbolise continuity for the House of Windsor, as Charles' great-grandfather also reigned as King George V

Princess Diana was a member of the aristocratic Spencer family and could trace her family's heritage directly back to King Charles II - but what about Prince Charles?

The celebrated series and its new spin-off ‘House of the Dragon’ are underpinned by all kinds of mucky brother-sister rutting and grim familial relations. In response, Tom Ough has bravely fact-checked many of its ickier scenarios, asking the incestuous questions you were far too frightened to ask