From the balcony of St. James’s Palace in London, the proclamation will be read: Carlos will be officially proclaimed king this Saturday morning, two days after the death of Elizabeth II, which opened a period of national mourning in the United Kingdom.
On Saturday morning, the Accession Council, a group of dignitaries, will meet at St. James’s Palace in London and proclaim that Charles has become king. The proclamation will be read on the balcony of St James’s Palace, then relayed by the King of Arms of the Order of the Garter and half a dozen heralds in carriages who will also read it in Trafalgar Square, then at the Royal Exchange.
Parliament will then take an oath of allegiance and express its condolences. In the afternoon, the new king will receive the Prime Minister and the main ministers.
A young monarch of 73 years
Carlos III accedes to the throne in a difficult period, the United Kingdom faces the worst economic crisis in 40 years, while four prime ministers have achieved it in six years.
At 73, he is the oldest British monarch at the start of his reign.
Carlos III is infinitely less popular than his mother, who knew how to maintain the prestige of the monarchy, not giving interviews and keeping her opinions to herself.
a first ride
But the new king received a standing ovation when he arrived in Buckingham on Friday afternoon after returning from Scotland. Accompanied by his wife Camille, who became queen consort, he shook hands with dozens of people pressed against the barriers in front of the Palace.
Thousands of people have come since the announcement of the disappearance of Elizabeth II to lay bouquets of flowers and words of tribute.
“All our condolences”, “God bless you”, “I wish you the best”, launched the crowd.
7 days of royal mourning
The King has made it known that the royal mourning -in which family members, staff and representatives of the Royal House participate- will last until seven days after the Queen’s funeral, whose date has not been confirmed.
The royal residences will remain closed until after the funeral and the flags will be at half-staff.
The national mourning, decreed by the government, must last until the day of the funeral. The Queen will be buried privately in Windsor Castle Chapel.
Source: BFM TV
