Live: Charles III is formally proclaimed King by Accession Council

An historic Accession Council proclaimed Charles III as Britain's new king on Saturday following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II aged 96. The televised council ceremony, which is being held at St James's Palace in London, comes a day after Charles III vowed in his first speech to mourning subjects that he would emulate his "darling mama", Queen Elizabeth II. Follow the latest developments on our liveblog. 

Sep 10, 2022 - 12:40
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Live: Charles III is formally proclaimed King by Accession Council
An historic Accession Council proclaimed Charles III as Britain's new king on Saturday following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II aged 96. The televised council ceremony, which is being held at St James's Palace in London, comes a day after Charles III vowed in his first speech to mourning subjects that he would emulate his "darling mama", Queen Elizabeth II. Follow the latest developments on our liveblog.