The Latest Breaking News from George VII

It's reigning men! Hallelujah?

On the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, the former Prince of Wales was proclaimed King Charles III. Although it’s been known for decades that Charles would succeed his mother, there were rumours that he might, once king, choose the name George due to the contentious legacies of Kings Charles…

There had been heavy speculation that King Charles was in favour of ruling as George VII in a tribute to his grandfather and great-grandfather. But in the end, he chose to follow in his mother's footsteps

The two previous Charles's both ruled controversial reigns - one of whom was the only British monarch in history to have faced execution

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles has become King Charles III after being Britain's longest serving heir- but there was an alternative title available to him

Reigning as the next King George could also symbolise continuity for the House of Windsor, as Charles' great-grandfather also reigned as King George V

Prince George turns 9 on July 22, but when can the youngster actually become King – and what happens if the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son decides not take the crown?

In the future, Prince Charles may choose to reign as king under a different name due to the negative connotations surrounding the name 'King Charles' brought on by King Charles I and II