GOD SAVE THE KING

Despite losing his mother just days before, King Charles III swore to serve the people of the Commonwealth in his first declaration after formally being proclaimed sovereign. At the Accession Council, a formal ceremony in front more than 200 politicians and dignitaries, he also promised to protect the Church of Scotland while maintaining he would uphold his mother’s dedication to duty. “In taking up these responsibilities, I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set,” he declared.

The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex waved to the crowd on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle.

King Charles III spoke proudly of his late mother at the Accession Council, held at St James’s Palace.

A 96-round gun salute was fired at the Tower of London by the Royal Artillery as Charles was proclaimed King.