Formal declaration is televised for first time; king says he understands 'duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty' and mourns 'irreparable loss' of his mother

Recent book says Queen Elizabeth II 'considered the shah a crushing bore and hated his company as he only talked of administrative matters,' but was angry he wasn't offered asylum

Centuries-old proceedings to be televised for 1st time; Accession Council, which includes Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William and PM Truss, to officially recognize sovereignty

Heir to the British throne has increased his duties after exit of brother, Harry, and uncle, Andrew; he and wife Catherine are prominent campaigners for mental health, environment

New monarch meets with new UK PM Liz Truss in Buckingham Palace, shares that day of queen's death was 'a moment I've been dreading'

Speaking of his 'profound sorrow,' new king celebrates his 'darling Mama' and promises to endeavour to serve his people 'with loyalty, respect and love'

Royal standard raised for the first time in new monarch's reign, as he and Queen Consort Camilla inspect bouquets outside palace; king set to address nation this evening

Elizabeth's coffin will slowly make its way to London ahead of grand funeral; new monarch will hold his first audience with PM, start a tour of the country

Some depictions were affectionate, others hostile, but Elizabeth's indelible image in art, music and film cemented her status as one of the most recognizable people in the world

The sudden deterioration in the queen's condition left many of her closest family members still on the road to her Scottish castle when she died