Born to Rule: When Charles is King

This year marks Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, her 70th year as Queen of the United Kingdom. As the world prepares to celebrate an icon, the British royal establishment is working quietly behind the scenes to prepare the stage for Prince Charles to replace his mother and become King. It’s the moment he was destined for – and at 73, he’s been waiting a long time...

Lester Holt anchors an NBC News Special Report with the news of Queen Elizabeth II's death. The 96-year-old was Britain's longest reigning monarch. Remembering the Queen. Plus, Charles becomes King Charles. Keir Simmons reports from London.

King Charles III pays tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II in a televised speech to the nation.  TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie reports LIVE from London.

King Charles III proclaimed the United Kingdom’s new monarch. This is the first time in history that the event was made public, allowing the world to witness the ancient tradition of the Accession Council meeting. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie Anchors from London with NBC’s Keir Simmons on the significance of the event.

King Charles III delivers remarks to the UK Houses of Parliament for the first time as monarch after receiving condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II from members of both Houses of Parliament. Savannah Guthrie anchors NBC News Special Report from London.

As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Murder & Magnolias, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison.     The story starts with a picture-perfect couple in the land of Spanish moss and sweet magnolias. But when a hit man targets one of them, a plot driven by betrayal and murderous intent unfolds.  Listen to the first 2 episodes now for free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts...

Join Hoda as she continues on a journey of self-discovery and exploration of the resilience of the human spirit. This season you’ll hear from guests like motivational speaker & author Mel Robbins, country icon Wynonna Judd, and more!     Listen to the first two episodes now, and follow for new episodes every Monday: https://link.chtbl.com/ms_fd_s3

A lot has changed since the last episode of Born to Rule was released. After Queen Elizabeth’s death on September 8, 2022, Prince Charles became King Charles III and thereby fulfilled his destiny. But some things haven’t changed – like the relationship between Prince Harry and the rest of the British royal family. Since excerpts from Prince Harry’s much anticipated memoir, Spare, became public, the book has made headlines around the world...

As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Girl in the Blue Mustang, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison.    When 18-year-old Michelle O’Keefe is found murdered in her shiny new blue Mustang in a California park and ride, investigators encounter a confusing crime scene and a witness who seems to know too much...

As a bonus for our listeners, we're sharing a special clip from the "Making Space with Hoda Kotb" podcast.   While on her book tour for “The Light We Carry,” former First Lady Michelle Obama sat down in front of a live audience with her friend and TODAY show anchor Hoda Kotb. Equal parts poignant and funny, their conversation touches on everything from the moment Mrs. Obama left the White House that final time to the reasons she’s glowing at 58 years old. Hoda and Mrs...