After the Queen’s passing yesterday, the second Elizabethan period, which lasted for 70 years, came to an end, and King Charles will now rule for the first time in more than 200 years.
In her homage to the Queen in the House of Commons today, Prime Minister Liz Truss mentioned how Charles would lead the nation into a “new period of optimism and development, our new Carolean age.”
The reigns of Charles II, which lasted from 1660 to 1685, and Charles I, who reigned from 1625 until his execution in 1649 and the temporary abolition of the monarchy that followed, were formerly referred to by this designation.
The Latin word for Charles, Carolus, is where the term Carolean comes from.
The Great Fire of London, the Plague, and the fall and restoration of the monarchy all occurred under the reigns of Charles I and Charles II.
While Charles II, known as the Merry King, spent many years in exile and fathered 12 illegitimate children by several mistresses, Charles I was the first British monarch to have been publicly tried and killed for treason.
The Great Fire of London and the plague both occurred under Charles II’s reign.
The new reign of King Charles is the first time a king with his name has occupied the throne in more than 200 years. Above: The then-Prince of Wales, who substituted for his mother because of her weakness at the State Opening of Parliament in May in the House of Lords.
Following the passing of his mother today, Charles stopped outside Buckingham Palace with his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort.
Bonnie Prince Charlie, also known as The Young Pretender, was referred to by his followers as Charles III even though Charles is really Charles III.
During the unpopular reign of Charles I, the monarchy was briefly overthrown and an English republic was established until it was restored 11 years later.
When his father, King James VI of Scotland, succeeded to the English throne in 1603, Charles I, who was born in November 1660, emigrated from Scotland to England.
When his brother Henry Frederick Prince of Wales passed away in 1612 at the age of 18, he became the heir apparent.
As King Charles III succeeded to the throne, the lyrics of the national song were modified to “God preserve our gracious King,” using the pronouns “him” and “he.”
When George VI, the Queen’s father, was in power, this form was last used.
The first stanza will now be performed, which is customarily: “God preserve our great King! Live long, great King! Save the King, God! God rescue the King, send him with victory, joy, and glory to rule over us for a long time.
Not law, but custom governs this.
As King Charles III arrived at the palace today, people gathering outside of Buckingham Palace could be heard chanting God Save the King.
The King shook the hands of people waiting to see him and Camilla, the Queen Consort, enter Buckingham Palace.
Before the audience began singing the national anthem, people could be heard yelling, “God save the King.”
Since the passing of the Queen’s father, Monarch George VI, in 1952, this will be the first time the national anthem will be performed to a king using the pronouns “he” and “he.”
Infuriating protestant religious organisations, Charles I’s marriage to French Princess Henrietta Maria of the Bourbons in 1625.
While many of his constituents disagreed with his policies, which included tax collection without legislative approval, he also clashed with the parliament over its desire to limit his authority.
Religious disagreements caused by attempts to compel the church of Scotland to embrace Anglican traditions also contributed to his final demise by strengthening the Scottish and English parliaments.
The troops of the Scottish and English parliaments engaged Charles I in battle, but he was ultimately defeated and captured in 1645. He briefly managed to get away, but in 1649, after being tried and found guilty of high treason, he was recaptured and put to death in Whitehall.
Following his death, Charles II’s father was declared King of Scotland. Charles II then made an effort to retake England but was thwarted by Oliver Cromwell at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Charles II then fled to Europe and spent the next nine years in exile.
Parliament crowned Charles II king and extended an invitation to him to return to England in 1660 after the deaths of Oliver Cromwell in 1658 and his son Richard’s resignation the following year.
Five years later, when the plague swept across London and claimed hundreds of lives, Charles II left for Salisbury.
Charles II and his brother James participated and oversaw the firefighting effort during the Great Fire of London the next year, in 1666.
Charles never had biological children, but he fathered 12 children with seven different women, earning him the moniker “Old Rowley,” after his favourite thoroughbred stallion.
The current Dukes of Buccleuch, Richmond, Grafton, and St. Albans are descended from Charles, and Diana, Princess of Wales, was a descendant of the Dukes of Grafton and Richmond, two of Charles’s illegitimate sons.
The first British king derived from Charles II may be Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge and heir to the British throne.
Speaking on Charles, Ms. Truss said in her statement to the House of Commons today that “everyone in this House will support him as he leads our nation into a new period of optimism and development.” Our current Carolean era. The crown is timeless. Our country perseveres. Therefore, I declare, “God preserve the King.”
Queen-themed stamps will continue to be valid
The Royal Mail has said that stamps featuring the picture of the Queen would continue to be valid after her passing.
Even if the launch date of previously announced special stamps may vary, they will still be printed.
‘Following the demise of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Mail has verified that stamps featuring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II remain valid for usage,’ said a statement from the postal service.
These include special stamps as well as standard “everyday” stamps known as definitive stamps.
As was previously stated, these stamps are still valid until the end of January 2023 notwithstanding the addition of barcodes to regular stamps.
All of the previously announced special stamps will be printed, albeit some may have a different publication date.
Following the passing of a monarch, all current post boxes will remain in place, as has been custom.
Post boxes with Queen Elizabeth II insignia currently in production or being readied for installation will also keep them.
The business claimed that a gallery of stamps with the Queen is accessible on their website.
When questioned about the potential creation of new coins, the Royal Mint said that it was unable to provide information at this time.
‘On behalf of everyone at the Royal Mint, I would like to send our profound sympathies to the Royal Family at this exceptionally sad time,’ said Anne Jessopp, chief executive officer of the Royal Mint, in a statement released on Thursday.
“Millions of people all across the globe, including all of us at the Royal Mint, will mourn Queen Elizabeth II’s heartfelt and devoted leadership.
The Royal Mint collaborated with Her Late Majesty throughout her reign, illustrating her transformation from newly crowned monarch to revered head of state in five coin portraits and ensuring that every new UK currency was given her personal blessing.
“Britain’s longest-serving monarch left behind a tremendous legacy that will endure for many years to come.”
Speaking on Charles, Ms. Truss said in her statement to the House of Commons today that “everyone in this House will support him as he leads our nation into a new period of optimism and development.” Our current Carolean era.
“The crown lasts. Our country perseveres. And I utter “God save the King” in that spirit.
She had previously said to the chamber that Winston Churchill had claimed that the news of her father’s death had silenced the clamour and commerce of 20th-century life in many nations.
Seventy years later, amid the turmoil of the twenty-first century, life has halted once again. One of the world’s greatest leaders ever was Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who has since passed away.
The Queen, according to Ms. Truss, “remained motivated to carry out her responsibilities” even at the age of 96. She encouraged me to form a government and serve as her 15th prime minister only three days ago in Balmoral, she recalled.
Even in those latter days, Mom kindly shared with me her extensive knowledge in politics.
Ms. Truss praised the Queen for having “reinvented the monarchy for the contemporary era” and stated that her commitment “remains an inspiration to us all.”
“Her late Majesty’s picture is an emblem for what Britain stands for as a country. It appears on our coins, on our stamps, and in portraits all across the globe,” she remarked. Her legacy will continue on thanks to the many people she met, the events in world history she saw, and the lives she touched.
She was adored and revered by people in the UK and throughout the globe.
“Her pure humanity was one of the grounds for that adoration,” she said.
She reimagined monarchy for the twenty-first century.
She promoted liberty and democracy all throughout the globe.
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She was respectable but not aloof.
She was open to having fun.
In 1957, when she delivered her first Christmas greeting on television, she said: “Today, we need a unique type of fortitude so that we may demonstrate to the rest of the world that we are not fearful of the future.” That bravery is now what we need.
“Yesterday, everything in our life changed in an instant.
“Today we demonstrate to the world that we have no fear of the future.”
Regarding the King, she said: “His Majesty King Charles III now shoulders a heavy burden for all of us.
“It was a pleasure for me to talk with His Majesty last night and express my sympathies.
His sense of responsibility and service is evident, even as he grieves.
Through his efforts in diplomacy, education, and conservation, he has already had a significant impact.
We owe him our allegiance and devoted service.
The nation’s longest-reigning monarch passed away, and Parliament gathered to celebrate the occasion in a packed, solemn, and emotionally charged chamber with MPs sitting on the green benches in black attire.
On Friday and Saturday, the Commons and Lords will meet to allow for tributes to the Queen. At about six o’clock, the proceedings will stop as Charles addresses the country.
MPs applauded her remarks, while a Home Office minister and Conservative MP named Tom Tugendhat shouted “God save the King” from the side gallery as she ended.