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.
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.
Sporting events in UK canceled following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Organizers of the BMW PGA Championship golf event reacted to the announcement of the queen’s death by immediately suspending play with many players still out on the course at Wentworth.
Organizers of the BMW PGA Championship golf event reacted to the announcement of the queen’s death by immediately suspending play with many players still out on the course at Wentworth.
Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Pilot informs airline passengers about her passing
Passengers and crew aboard one flight heading into London on Thursday learned of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II prior to landing.
Passengers and crew aboard one flight heading into London on Thursday learned of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II prior to landing.
Washington National Cathedral bell tolls 96 times for Queen Elizabeth II
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, the Washington National Cathedral funeral bell tolled 96 times Thursday night.
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, the Washington National Cathedral funeral bell tolled 96 times Thursday night.
Camilla becomes queen, but without the sovereign’s powers
While the wife of a king is traditionally crowned queen, the question of what title Camilla would hold when Charles became king had been a tricky one for many years.
While the wife of a king is traditionally crowned queen, the question of what title Camilla would hold when Charles became king had been a tricky one for many years.
Queen Elizabeth sailed into Tampa Bay aboard royal yacht during 1991 visit
Among her worldly travels, Queen Elizabeth made a visit to Tampa more than 30 years ago. As many in the Tampa Bay area slept, the queen's yacht headed for Harbor Island in 1991.
Among her worldly travels, Queen Elizabeth made a visit to Tampa more than 30 years ago. As many in the Tampa Bay area slept, the queen's yacht headed for Harbor Island in 1991.
White House flag at half staff, Eiffel Tower lighting turned off; Landmarks honor Queen after her death
Elizabeth spent seven decades on the throne as the U.K. rebuilt from war, lost an empire, transformed its economy and both entered and left the European Union.
Elizabeth spent seven decades on the throne as the U.K. rebuilt from war, lost an empire, transformed its economy and both entered and left the European Union.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96
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.
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.
Queen Elizabeth’s 1991 Tampa visit included knighting ceremony for General Schwarzkopf
Following the pomp and circumstance of Queen Elizabeth’s gallant arrival to Tampa in 1991 aboard the royal yacht Britannia, was a much more subdued private ceremony in which she knighted the general behind Operation Desert Storm.
Following the pomp and circumstance of Queen Elizabeth’s gallant arrival to Tampa in 1991 aboard the royal yacht Britannia, was a much more subdued private ceremony in which she knighted the general behind Operation Desert Storm.
Queen Elizabeth’s death: Political figures, celebrities pay tribute to British monarch on social media
Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully surrounded by family. She served on the throne for 70 years.
Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully surrounded by family. She served on the throne for 70 years.
Queen Elizabeth II: Memorable, historic events Britain’s longest-reigning monarch lived through
Queen Elizabeth II was born before sliced bread, the internet, and a plethora of other historic events and life-changing inventions.
Queen Elizabeth II was born before sliced bread, the internet, and a plethora of other historic events and life-changing inventions.
Then vs. now: What the world was like when Queen Elizabeth II was coronated in 1953
The world has changed in unimaginable ways since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953.
The world has changed in unimaginable ways since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953.
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.
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.
Now that the Queen has died, what happens to her corgis?
While nothing is confirmed, it is assumed that the dogs will stay in the care of the royal family.
While nothing is confirmed, it is assumed that the dogs will stay in the care of the royal family.
Monarchies around the world: The U.K., a diarchy, and the uniqueness of Vatican City
The British monarchy has a global reach, but there are also other countries that have a royal family all their own.
The British monarchy has a global reach, but there are also other countries that have a royal family all their own.
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 after royal family rushes to her side at Balmoral
The monarch had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle after doctors were “concerned” for her health.
The monarch had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle after doctors were “concerned” for her health.
What is 'Operation London Bridge'? All about King Charles III's succession, accession and coronation
What happens when the queen dies? How quickly does her successor take the throne? It's all spelled out in a plan reportedly dubbed “Operation London Bridge.”
What happens when the queen dies? How quickly does her successor take the throne? It's all spelled out in a plan reportedly dubbed “Operation London Bridge.”
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip: A love story
Queen Elizabeth II wore the British crown for 70 years, but she wore her wedding ring even longer.
Queen Elizabeth II wore the British crown for 70 years, but she wore her wedding ring even longer.
Photos: Queen Elizabeth II through the years
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, assumed the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, assumed the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall talks about marriage to Prince Charles, past media scrutiny in rare interview
Camilla said "sometimes it’s like ships passing in the night" with Charles because they're so busy but they make an effort to spend quality time together every day
Camilla said "sometimes it’s like ships passing in the night" with Charles because they're so busy but they make an effort to spend quality time together every day