In embodiment of British monarchy's modernization, Charles becomes first heir with university degree, but he'll have to work to gain support of some he alienated over the years

British monarchy rules dictate that 'a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies,' but it may take months before Charles’s formal coronation

Charles, who has taken over increasing duties in the face of Elizabeth's poor health, automatically becomes king, although his inauguration may take months

Ice cream company says 'Rwanda plan' puts people’s 'lives at risk,' urging new British government to back away from plan, eliciting backlash for trying to meddle in politics

Ailing 96-year-old monarch has been dogged by health problems since October last year that left her with difficulties walking and standing

In final speech, outgoing UK premier compares himself to Rome's Cincinnatus, who famously gave up power to farm, but ancient tale's unhappy ending leaves some asking what's next

Britain's newly appointed successor to Boris Johnson under pressure to curb soaring prices, ease labor unrest and address health care system crisis

Conservative Party's new leader wins contest in which only about 170,000 dues-paying party members were allowed to vote

Unlikely phenomenon becomes more glaring as world comes closer to wiping out naturally concurring disease, but now faces more cases caused by oral immunization

Hungarian Jew George Mayer-Marton completed 'The Crucifixion' in 1955, years after escaping Austria and moving to the UK; decision to preserve it comes after years of uncertainty