Charles III has been formally proclaimed Britain’s new king in a historic event televised for the first time.
Charles III was proclaimed king during an elaborate ceremony at St James’ Palace, London on Saturday.
Charles was proclaimed king after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II was formally announced by the Accession Council.
About 200 people gathered in the room; all then said ‘God save the King’ before documents were signed.
Flags that were lowered in mourning for the late Queen will fly full-mast for a short time, BBC reports.
The King pledged to follow his “darling mama’s” life of service in his first address to the nation.
Queen Elizabeth, the UK’s longest-reigning monarch, died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday afternoon at the age of 96.
