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Ben McKay

NZ proclaims King Charles III as sovereign

New Zealand has proclaimed King Charles III its sovereign at Parliament House in Wellington. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO) (AAP)

New Zealand has officially proclaimed King Charles III as its sovereign in a ceremony outside Parliament House, and will consider a public holiday to pay respect to Queen Elizabeth II.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Governor-General Cindy Kiro and Speaker Adrian Rurawhe led the Proclamation of Accession on Sunday.

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