Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on September 19| Highlights
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles has been officially proclaimed as ‘King’ today.
King Charles III has been officially proclaimed as ‘King’ today at a meeting of the Accession Council. Charles automatically became king when his mother - the longest-reigning monarch - Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday. However, the accession ceremony is a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country.
The ceremony was held at St. James’s Palace - a royal residence in London. It was attended by the Accession Council, senior politicians and officials who advise the monarch.
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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on Sept 19
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- Sep 10, 2022 03:52 PM IST
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- Sep 10, 2022 03:47 PM IST
Trumpets play as Charles III proclaimed UK's monarch
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- Sep 10, 2022 03:23 PM IST
King Charles III approves order declaring day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral a public holiday
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- Sep 10, 2022 03:22 PM IST
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- Sep 10, 2022 03:06 PM IST
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- Sep 10, 2022 03:02 PM IST
King Charles III: 'My mother gave an example of life long love…'
“My mother gave an example of life long love and of selfless service”: Charles III after being proclaimed new British monarch
- Sep 10, 2022 03:01 PM IST
King Charles III: I vow to my mother's 'inspiring example'
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- Sep 10, 2022 02:55 PM IST
King Charles III addresses after being proclaimed new monarch
King Charles III addresses after officially being declared as Britain's new monarch. WATCH HERE
- Sep 10, 2022 02:46 PM IST
Britain's anthem becomes 'God Save the King'
Britain's anthem becomes 'God Save the King' as Charles III is proclaimed as Britain's new monarch.
- Sep 10, 2022 02:37 PM IST
King Charles III proclaimed as Britain's new monarch
King Charles III has been officially proclaimed as Britain’s monarch on Saturday in a historic ceremony at St. James' Palace.
- Sep 10, 2022 02:35 PM IST
Watch King Charles proclamation
King Charles III to be proclaimed as new monarch shortly at historic ceremony in London. WATCH LIVE here
- Sep 10, 2022 02:31 PM IST
King Charles III to be proclaimed as new monarch today
King Charles III is set to be officially proclaimed as ‘King’ today at St. James’s Palace - a royal residence in London.
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