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Saffron Otter

Everything King Charles III has to give up with his new role as monarch

While King Charles III' s new position as head of state comes with great privilege, it doesn't come without some sacrifices. The new monarch will have to give up some of his commitments from years gone by as he takes on a new realm of responsibilities and duties.

His late mother Queen Elizabeth II created him the Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester when he was a child, and from the moment the Queen ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, he has gone by the Duke of Cornwall. Each of these titles came with accountability and commitments, which will now be passed onto his eldest son and heir to the throne, Prince William - who has automatically assumed the title of Duke of Cornwall, and will most likely be honoured as the Prince of Wales in the weeks to come.

King Charles is also a patron and member of hundreds of charities, which he now won't be able to devote as much time too. And just yesterday, it was revealed that he may have to give up some of his staff - as dozens of Clarence House employees including private secretaries were given notice of the threat of redundancy. Here we take a look at what exactly he will have to give up as King...

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