Charles is now King following the sad death of the Queen at the age of 96.
His accession to the throne came immediately following the death this afternoon at Balmoral of his mother who dedicated the last 70 years of her life to being monarch. Clarence House confirmed he will be known as King Charles III.
In a statement this evening, he said: "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.