Much of the UK's focus has been on preparing for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, which is taking place today, September 19.
When the Queen died, the throne was immediately passed to her heir and son, Charles – the former Prince of Wales.
Although he is officially King, there still needs to be a formal coronation, which could take place in spring or summer next year.
Along with a new monarch, we are also entering a new age, as the Elizabethan age has ended.
As the Elizabethan era draws to a close what will this new period be entitled now that King Charlies III has been crowned?
What is the era of King Charles III called?
As the nation mourns the loss of Queen Elizabeth II today, the UK will see a new era established.
Dubbed the Carolean age by Prime Minister Liz Truss, it will be the second time the country has entered this new reign.
Previously it was known as the Elizabethan era referring to Queen Elizabeth and Queen Elizabeth II presiding the throne.
The Victorian era was under the reign of Queen Victoria and now the Carolean era refers to the reign of the new monarch, King Charles III.
The purpose for new era’s is for historians to correctly label time periods after rulers making it easier to contextualise them, according to Daniel Woolf, professor of history at Queen’s University.
It is also for references when it comes to items such as culture, fashion or architecture of that time.
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What is the Carolean era?
When Charles I ruled over Great Britain and Ireland during 1623 to 1649 his period was known as the Caroline Era.
However, when his son Charles II ruled from 1660 to 1685 it was changed to the Carolean era.
Both titles stem from ‘Carolus’, which is Latin for Charles.
Currently it is unclear how modern historians will categorise this new era particularly because the new kings reign will be much shorter than his mother’s.
“Today the Crown passes – as it has done for more than a thousand years – to our new monarch, our new head of state. His Majesty King Charles III,” said Prime Minister Liz Truss in a speech following the passing of the Queen.
“With the King’s family, we mourn the loss of his mother. And as we mourn, we must come together as a people to support him.
“To help him bear the awesome responsibility that he now carries for us all.
“We offer him our loyalty and devotion just as his mother devoted so much to so many for so long.
“And with the passing of the second Elizabethan age, we usher in a new era in the magnificent history of our great country – exactly as Her Majesty would have wished – by saying the words… God save the King.”
