United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Since Queen Elizabeth II's death in September, her son Charles has ruled, but May 6 marks the official coronation when Charles becomes monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
From Salon
Now, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland binds England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and has an overall population of about 68 million, of which Scots make up some 5.5 million.
From Reuters
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland able to visibly illustrate that full job title so early in her tenure.
From BBC
"But I cannot forget that I was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."
From BBC
But she then added: "I cannot forget that I was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."
From BBC
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