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Princes reunited as Charles III officially proclaimed king

14 Sept 04:35 Key points summarised by AI

Princes William and Harry, alongside their wives, made a rare joint public appearance to view tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, marking their first shared outing since March 2020 and hinting at a potential reconciliation.
King Charles III was formally proclaimed monarch in a historic ceremony at St James's Palace, where he swore an oath to uphold his new responsibilities, following his automatic accession to the throne upon the Queen's passing.
Details for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on September 19 were unveiled, outlining the solemn journey of her coffin from Balmoral to Edinburgh, then to London for a four-day lying-in-state period, allowing public mourning.
The public expressed both profound grief for the Queen and anticipation for King Charles III's reign, with expectations for him to modernize the monarchy while addressing current national challenges.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.