Charles III became King of the United Kingdom and of 14 other Commonwealth realms upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on 8 September 2022. Royal succession in the realms occurs immediate
Proclamation of accession on the steps of the Royal Exchange in the City of London
Members of the public and members of the Accession Council watching the proclamation of the new king on the balcony in Friary Court at St James's Palace in London.
Government House, Regina, where King Charles was proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
New Zealand Herald Extraordinary Phillip O'Shea reads the proclamation on the steps of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings
Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, died on 8 September 2022 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, at the age of 96. Elizabeth's reign of 70 years and 214 days is the lo
Proclamation of accession of Charles III
…Charles III became King of the United Kingdom and of 14 other Commonwealth realms upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on 8 September 2022. Royal succession in the realms occurs immediately upon the death of the reigning monarch. The formal proclamation…
Queen Elizabeth II Funeral Procession
Gate in front of the Queen’s Sandringham Residence in Norfolk, England
Elizabeth II Death Notice at Holyrood Palace
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