King Charles III, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, was officially proclaimed as Britain’s king on Saturday, as per the Associated Press, in a ceremony that for the first time was broadcast live. This is also the first time the accession ceremony has been held since 1952 when Queen Elizabeth II took over the throne.
Charles automatically ascended to the throne as king when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday. He made a personal declaration, vowing to follow his mother’s “inspiring example” as he took on the duties of a new king. His wife Camilla accompanied him, the Queen Consort, and his eldest son Prince William at the ceremony. William is now heir to the throne with the new title, Prince of Wales.
“I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me,” he stated in a statement.
He further said: “I know how deeply you and the entire nation, and I think I may say the whole world, sympathize with me in this irreparable loss we have all suffered.”
Charles touched a number of people during his speech, especially when he spoke of his grief at the loss of “my darling Mama.”
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