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Charles III crowned king at first UK coronation in 70 years

06-05-2023 08:45 Thousands of people turned central London red, white and blue on Saturday, with a sea of Union Jack flags lining the streets for the coronation of King Charles III.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Mendoza beauty contest persists despite debate over political correctness

08-03-2023 12:14 As in tradition, Mendoza crowned a 'Reina de la vendimia' at its annual wine festival last weekend. But the beauty contest was caught up in a controversy that pitted heritage and feminism against each other, with the row going all the way to the provincial Supreme Court.

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Anglo-Argentine community holds service to mark passing of Queen Elizabeth II

23-09-2022 14:47 Members of the Anglo-Argentine community turn out in force at cathedral in Buenos Aires for bilingual commemoration service to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

by John Hunter

DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II

19-09-2022 09:55 Huge crowds line streets as Britain says farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday at a state funeral attended by world leaders.

AND THAT REMINDS ME…

The King and I

16-09-2022 02:50 With seven decades of preparation, Charles knows his way around the world and its leaders and stands to be as professional as mother – green only in his environmental passions.

by Michael Soltys

DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

As Britain enters a new era, King Charles III faces ‘testing times’

15-09-2022 10:19 Trained from childhood to be king, the UK’s new monarch has endured the longest wait for the throne in British history – and has the toughest of acts to follow.

DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Anti-monarchists drowned out as UK mourns queen

15-09-2022 09:29 Amid blanket media coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and wall-to-wall tributes, republican voices calling to ditch the royals have struggled to be heard in Britain.

DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Reverence for Queen Elizabeth II marred by memories of Malvinas

10-09-2022 11:06 Argentines have wavered between admiration and disillusion in appraising the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

BRITAIN

King Charles III vows 'lifelong service' to Britain and the Commonwealth

09-09-2022 14:19 In his inaugural address to Britain and the Commonwealth, King Charles III pays tribute to his late mother, promises "lifelong service" to the crown and pledges to "uphold constitutional principles" during his time as monarch.

DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

King Charles III begins reign as mourning for late monarch continues

08-09-2022 23:46 King Charles III was on Friday due to address his new subjects, as Britain was plunged into mourning by the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

OBITUARY

Queen Elizabeth II: A constant in a world of bewildering change

08-09-2022 23:38 Buckingham Palace confirms death of Queen Elizabeth II, triggering 10 days of national mourning and an outpouring of tributes to her long life and record-breaking reign. The eldest of her four children, 73-year-old Charles, formerly the Prince of Wales, becomes king immediately, opening the door to a new era.

DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

After a lifetime of preparation, Charles finally becomes king

08-09-2022 23:20 Charles III is the longest-serving heir-apparent in British history. Aged 73, he has been heir to the throne since the age of just three, when his mother became Queen Elizabeth II.

DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

World briefly unites to mourn 'Elizabeth the Steadfast'

08-09-2022 23:10 Leaders from every corner of the globe briefly united Thursday in homage to Queen Elizabeth II, after the world's longest-serving monarch died at her Scottish home at age 96.

BRITISH MONARCH PASSES AWAY

End of an era: Queen Elizabeth II dies at age of 96

08-09-2022 14:33 Buckingham Palace confirms that Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch with over 70 years on the throne, has died at the age of 96.

BRITISH ROYALS

Queen's doctors 'concerned' for her health, says Buckingham Palace

08-09-2022 09:20 Members of Royal family travel to Balmoral after doctors say they are "concerned" about her health and recommend that she stay under medical supervision.

Platinum Jubilee

Jubilee boost then brake predicted for UK economy

02-06-2022 14:41 Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee should provide a boost to Britain's beleaguered retail and tourism sectors, but could also then slow the stuttering economy.

Platinum Jubilee

Crowds cheer queen at historic jubilee celebrations in London

02-06-2022 12:34 Tens of thousands of people cheered Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday as she appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the first day of celebrations marking the British monarch's 70 years on the throne.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Fernández flies to Rome for G20 with a dozen bilaterals on his agenda

29-10-2021 01:28 President has meetings lined up with Kristalina Georgieva, Angela Merkel, Pedro Sánchez, Úrsula von der Leyen, Queen Máxima and the director-general of the World Health Organisation, among others.

by Rosario Ayerdi

UNITED KINGDOM

Queen Elizabeth II won’t attend COP26 climate summit in Glasgow

26-10-2021 16:34 Ninety-five-year-old monarch will not attend a reception next week at the United Nations climate change summit hosted by the United Kingdom, and will send a video message instead.

PANDORA PAPERS

Here are the biggest revelations from the Pandora Papers leak

04-10-2021 10:19 Huge leak of financial records reveals offshore financial assets of dozens of current and former world leaders and hundreds of politicians from Asia and the Middle East to Latin America.