After the automatic succession of a monarchical regime, the ceremony and solemnity began: to formalize the title of Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall as the new king until recently, the Accession Council met – a body chaired by the leader of the House of Commons (the equivalent of Minister for Parliamentary Affairs), Penny Mordaunt, which includes members of the Royal Family, former Heads of Government, the Sovereign’s secret advisers, representatives of the two Houses of Parliament, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. figures of the Anglican Church. The rituals will continue in the coming days with the funeral ceremonies of Isabel II, whose funeral will be on the 19th, and will culminate in the coronation of Charles III, at a date to be determined.
The ceremony, which was broadcast live on television, took place in the painting gallery of Palácio de São Jaime and ended with the signatures of several witnesses. Afterwards, already in the Throne Room, Charles III promised to make good use of his functions: “I will defend the constitutional government and seek peace, harmony and prosperity for the peoples of these islands, the Commonwealth territories and the territories of the whole world. Ultimately, I know that I will be sustained by the affection and loyalty of the people I have just been made sovereign.”
Nor did he forget Elizabeth II: “My mother’s reign was unparalleled in duration, devotion and devotion. Despite our tears, we give thanks for this consecrated life.” The new king added that he would “strive to follow his mother’s inspiring example” by assuming the “heavy responsibilities of sovereignty”.
Trumpets sounded from the balcony of the 16th-century building and the King of Arms, who conducted the ceremony, wearing a plumed hat, declared Charles III “the only legal and legitimate monarch” before thousands of people. The proclamation was read for the second time on the steps of the Royal Exchange, the London Stock Exchange. According to tradition, the monarch must ask permission to enter the city, the financial center. It was also read publicly in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The oath of Charles III was followed by that of the Prime Minister, regarding the sovereign and his descendants. “I swear by God Almighty that I will be faithful and that I will be loyal to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, in accordance with the law, so help me God,” Liz Truss said during a special session in the House. from Commons. The first to be sworn in was House Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, who explained that the declaration was not mandatory, as each deputy is sworn in at the beginning of each legislature and the pledge is valid for the monarch and descendants. For the second day, the delegates continued to pay tribute to the Queen.
The prime minister, who had met the king the day before, did so again on Saturday, this time with the government team.
The proclamation was the first step in the 10-day program culminating in the state funeral. Buckingham Palace has announced that Charles and other members of the royal family will observe an extended period of mourning from now until seven days after the funeral. In Windsor, the new heir, William, his brother Harry, and their wives went to the crowd to thank them for the flowers and messages of support.
Source: DN
