Yesterday, the Ascension Council formally declared Charles III King of Britain, two days after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and Council meetings were televised for the first time.
“He is well aware of the great duties and responsibilities of a king,” Charles, 73, said in a speech after the ceremony.
Charles added that his mother, who died Thursday at Balmoral Palace at the age of 96, “set an example of endless love and devotion to service,” promising to emulate her. My beloved wife.”
Hundreds of council members were in attendance, including Prime Minister Liz Terrace and all her predecessors, Charles’s wife Camilla and his eldest son, Crown Prince William.
The ceremonies were held in the stately hall of St. James’s Palace, decorated in scarlet and gold, and took place in two stages, the first of which Charles was absent and was declared king by the Ascension Council.
The secretary of the council stated: “Prince Charles Philip Arthur George now, after the death of Her Majesty … our King Charles III … God Save the King.”
In turn, Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday conveyed “sincere congratulations” to Charles III on his official proclamation as King of Britain at a ceremony in London. Your Majesty, success, health and all the best.”
