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Elizabeth II

South Shields town centre fell silent last September.

Remembering when South Shields fell silent for the Queen’s funeral Jason Button

The Queen appeared on more UK coins than any other British monarch and approximately 27 billion coins bearing her likeness are still in active circulation.

Royal Mint reveals rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins - some worth £100s Sophie Wills

Queen Elizabeth’s death date & cause of death Daniel Mcneil

Great North Run 2023: Everything we know about the half marathon so far including route, start times and more. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Everything we know about the 2023 Great North Run so far Jason Button

King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023 Sam Johnson

King Charles III

King Charles makes major change to royal family’s summer tradition Sam Johnson

Trooping the Colour takes place on Saturday, June 17

Met Office weather forecast for Trooping the Colour ceremony

Residents across South Shields celebrated for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee last year.

Remembering South Shields celebrations for the Queen’s Jubilee Holly Allton

Denise Welch

Denise Welch to star as late Queen in Princess Diana musical Sam Johnson

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, with a childhood drawing of Queen Elizabeth II drawn by a very young King Charles.

Childhood drawings by King Charles to fetch thousands at auction Sam Johnson

Radio 2 in the Park: Tears for Fears & Kylie Minogue confirmed as headliners - full line-up, dates, tickets

Radio 2 in the Park - entire line-up & tickets Will Millar

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the coronation on May 6.

King Charles makes major change to Trooping of the Colour ceremony Sam Johnson

Upcoming UK bank holiday’s

Bank holidays 2023: When is the next UK bank holiday? Sam Johnson

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation carriage and procession coming through Admiralty Arch on the way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace

A look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation Daniel Mcneil

King Charles III

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Chelsea Flower Show Sam Johnson

Queen Elizabeth II: Government forked £162 million on state funeral

Cost of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral revealed by Government

The Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children

Royal tradition involving Prince William to be “done away with” Sam Johnson

Buckingham Palace

King Charles drops major hint about future of Buckingham Palace Sam Johnson

People out celebrating the coronation

King Charles coronation events’ viewing figures Chloe Clarke

Peggy, 100 and Marjorie, 102 with Sycamore Care Centre manager, Amy.

Boldon care home residents reminisce on Queen’s 1953 coronation Holly Allton

King Charles

King Charles fingers: What is Dactylitis? King’s medical condition Sam Johnson

King Charles and Queen Camilla

Watch the build-up to the coronation of King Charles III live Sam Johnson

Erling Haaland receives his own procession after breaking Premier League record

How King Charles III coronation will affect Premier League action Susanna Sealy

Camilla with son Tom (left) and daughter Laura (right)

Will Camilla Queen Consort Camilla’s children get titles? Beth Franklin

The Coronation hamper

Yorkshire company launches limited-edition products to mark King's Coronation Stephanie Bateman

King Charles III's Coronation Concert will take place on 7 May.

10 facts about King Charles III and his coronation you didn’t know Patrick Hollis

Queen Elizabeth II wore gloves designed by Cornelia James

Royal glove maker reveals gloves adored by late Queen - how to buy Charlotte Hawes

Buckingham Palace

Who is paying for King Charles’ coronation and how are royals funded? Sam Johnson

This emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch worn at three royal coronations has gone up for sale at Mayfair’s oldest family jewellers for £350,000.

Emerald brooch worn to three coronations up for sale in London Sophie Wills

Monday May 8 will be a national bank holiday

Why Monday May 8 is a bank holiday after King Charles’ coronation

Ikea coronation meatballs

Ikea launch Scandinavian twist on classic Coronation Chicken dish Sam Johnson

King Charles’ coronation to bring Stone of Destiny back to England - what is it, why is it controversial?

King Charles’ coronation to bring Stone of Destiny back to England Will Millar

The Coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday, May 6.

How much is King Charles’ coronation crown worth? Beth Franklin

The BBC show air never seen before footage of King Charles in an upcoming documentary

BBC documentary to show never seen before footage of King Charles Sam Johnson

Fascinating gifts given by Queen Mary to her granddaughter Princess Margaret have emerged as part of a collection estimated to make up to £14,000 at auction.

Gifts given by Queen Mary to Princess Margaret set to be auctioned

The lyrics of UK's national anthem God Save The King ahead of King Charles coronation - Credit: Adobe

Full words of the British national anthem God Save The King Ethan Evans

Cadbury has announced the flavour of its two mystery bars

Cadbury launches special King’s coronation range costing £9.99 a bar Chelsie Sewell

Wetherspoons said its 800 pubs will be open for longer on the Sunday after King Charles’ coronation to mark the occasion.

How to host the best coronation garden party, according to an expert Daniel Mcneil

Queen Elizabeth won over one thousand races but did she win the Grand National? (Pic:Getty)

New photo of late Queen released to mark 97th birthday Daniel Mcneil

King Charles III

How rich is King Charles? Net worth and wealth explained Sam Johnson

King Charles has been gifted fragments of the ‘true cross’ from Pope Francis

Pope’s gift to King Charles to be used at coronation - what is it? Sam Johnson

Tory ministers will not be happy with the new ‘no plus-one’ rule for King Charles III coronation - Credit: Getty Images

Crown Jewels to be displayed across UK landmarks Daniel Mcneil

What Commonwealth countries are now thinking about becoming a republic under King Charles III?

The countries which could exit Commonwealth during King Charles’ reign Will Millar

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla

BBC announces full schedule and presenters for King’s coronation Sam Johnson

Prince Louis and his mother Princess Kate

Prince Louis joins Royal Family for service at St George’s Chapel Sam Johnson

The Golden State coach will only be used one-way by King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the coronation procession - Credit: Getty Images

New ‘hi-tech’ coach the new King and Queen will ride in for coronation Ethan Evans

Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation procession lasted two hours, as King Charles III’s is set to be shorter - Credit: Getty Images

How King Charles’ coronation route is different from Queen Elizabeth’s Ethan Evans

King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Full route for King Charles coronation procession is announced Patrick Hollis

King Charles III (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Guest list revealed for King Charles III’s coronation Daniel Mcneil

Maundy Thursday 2023 is scheduled to take place on April 6 - Credit: Getty Images

Maundy Thursday 2023 - when is it and how it’s celebrated Ethan Evans