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Former PMs join Prince of Wales and Queen in solemn Accession Council ceremony

Five former prime ministers including Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major were among the Privy Counsellors who heard Charles proclaimed as the new King.

The Independent UK

King Charles places touching gift from Prince Harry on desk as he's declared Monarch

King Charles was officially declared Head of State at a meeting of the Accession Council, with Prince William and Queen Camilla at his side - but he made sure Prince Harry was also included in the historic occasion

Daily Record

Religious leaders across Scotland unite to offer prayers for new King

A statement was released by the Scottish Church Leaders’ Forum after Charles was formally proclaimed as King.

The Independent UK

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King Charles: Difference between accession and coronation as holiday planned

Saturday morning marked the official accession of King Charles III to the throne at the the Accession Council ceremony, while his coronation will likely not take place until next year

Edinburgh Live

King Charles's full declaration and oath to the Accession Council during his proclamation

King Charles has sworn to serve the people of the Commonwealth in his first declaration after formally being proclaimed sovereign. Read it in full here.

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Queen Camilla wore sentimental pearl necklace at proclamation to honour King Charles

During the historic Accession Council ceremony, the Queen Consort wore a elegant black dress with a scalloped neckline and paired it with her signature four-string pearls adorned with a unique fitted clasp

Daily Mirror

Proclamation ceremony to take place in West Dunbartonshire for King Charles III

Local dignitaries will attend the ceremony at the steps of the Municipal Building in Dumbarton tomorrow.

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In Pictures: Charles is proclaimed King

The Accession Council was televised for the first time before the Garter Principal King of Arms read the proclamation at St James’s Palace.

The Independent UK

Sir Trevor McDonald: We are fortunate to have eco-aware Charles on the throne

King Charles III was formally declared head of state during a meeting of the Accession Council on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Why King Charles used new signature for the first time after being proclaimed as monarch

King Charles III was formally proclaimed monarch at the Accession Council this morning - and followed a tradition going back centuries by signing his name 'Charles R'.

Daily Record

EXPLAINER: The formal rules around Charles's accession

Charles became king immediately upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday

The Independent UK

New King affirms independence of the Church of Scotland

The move was one of first acts of Charles III after he formally was proclaimed King, following his mother’s death on Thursday.

The Independent UK

People bemused by Prince William's writing technique as he signs proclamation

During a historic Accession Council ceremony at St James's Palace, Prince William was seen for the first time since becoming the Prince of Wales as he signed the proclamation

Daily Mirror

Charles officially announced as king at royal ceremony

King Charles III was officially announced as Britain's monarch Saturday, in a pomp-filled ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, broadcast live.

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The Independent UK

King approves bank holiday for day of Queen’s state funeral

The funeral is expected to take place at Westminster Abbey in central London.

Daily Mirror

King Charles places gift from Prince Harry on desk as he's officially declared Monarch

Daily Mirror

Charles' packed second day as King - private meeting with no cameras and tradition break

King Charles III, who has been formally proclaimed monarch at the Accession Council after the death of the Queen, will be meeting many powerful figures at Buckingham Palace during a packed schedule today

Glasgow Live

Bank holiday announced for Queen's funeral as date confirmed

On Saturday morning, Charles III was officially proclaimed as King at the Accession Council in London, where he confirmed the date of the Queen's funeral and announced it would be a bank holiday

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'Hip, hip, hurrah': King Charles's proclamation read from palace balcony

A crowd cheered on Saturday as David White, the Garter King of Arms, read out the official proclamation of Charles as Britain's new King from a balcony above Londons' St James's Palace.

Irish Mirror

King Charles announces Bank Holiday for day of Queen's funeral

The King approved an order for the day of the Queen’s funeral will be a bank holiday

Daily Mirror

Charles grimaces as pen tray gets in the way as he signs declaration on becoming King

King Charles attended the Accession Council today, where he was officially proclaimed as the new monarch, but as he sat to sign official documents there was an awkward moment where he ordered his pen tray out of his way

Manchester Evening News

Historic moment Charles III is formally announced as new King

Britain has a new monarch

The Independent UK

King Charles III praises late Queen as he is proclaimed the new monarch

The King spoke of his mother’s ‘selfless service’ during a speech.

Daily Record

William seen for first time since becoming Prince of Wales as King Charles proclaimed

Prince William and Kate Middleton were declared as the new Prince and Princess of Wales by his father King Charles during an his address to the nation yesterday.

Radio France Internationale

Accession Council proclaims Charles Britain's new king

Charles III was formally proclaimed Britain's new king by the Accession Council on Saturday in a history-laden ceremony following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

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