King Charles III has been formally proclaimed monarch at the Accession Council - and has used a new signature for the first time. During the first part of the meeting, His Majesty's role as King and regal name were confirmed in front of many important attendees, including Queen Consort Camilla, heir to the throne Prince William and several former Prime Ministers.
The event was televised for the first time ever, with Queen Elizabeth II's happening behind closed doors 70 years ago, which gave us incredible insight into the formal process. The new King followed a tradition going back centuries by signing the declaration with 'Charles R' - but he added the letter for a different reason to his late mother.
