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Antony Thrower & Kris Gourlay

King Charles proclaimed monarch in historic televised event following death of Queen

King Charles III has been formally proclaimed monarch at the Accession Council on the morning of Saturday September 10 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday.

This historic meeting, which was televised to the whole of the UK, meant Charles was officially proclaimed King, with the Accession Council called as soon as possible following the tragic events that unfolded on Thursday September 8.

Millions of viewers were expected to tune in to the historic moment and during the first part of the meeting of the Accession Council, Charles' role as King an his regal name were confirmed.

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