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Charles III acceded to the throne of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, on the afternoon of 8 September 2022. Although royal succession in the United Kingdom occurs immediately upon the death of the reigning monarch, the formal proclamation of the former Prince Charles as King Charles III did not occur until 10 September 2022 at 10:00 BST. On that day, the Accession Council gathered at St James's Palace in London.[1][2] The line of succession is identical in all the Commonwealth realms, but the royal title as proclaimed is not the same in all of them.

United Kingdom

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21-gun salute in the area of Edinburgh Castle commemorate the proclamation of Charles III as King

The proclamation occurred on 10 September 2022 at 10:00 BST at St James's Palace in London. Even though all 700 members of the Privy Council were eligible to attend, only 200 were summoned.[3]

Before the King's arrival, the Clerk of the Council read the Accession Proclamation, which included the King's regnal name, Charles III.[3] The proclamation was signed by the Queen Consort, the Prince of Wales, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, the Archbishop of York and the Prime Minister.[3] The Lord President then delivered remarks on issues dealing with the public proclamations and gun salutes at Hyde Park and the Tower of London.[3] The King joined the second part of the council, attended only by Privy Counsellors, and delivered a personal address regarding the Queen's death.[3] He took an oath to preserve the independence of the Church of Scotland, which was reaffirmed by signing two documents as the Queen Consort and the Prince of Wales witnessed his signature.[3] At the conclusion of the ceremony, Privy Counsellors signed the proclamation.[3] During the signing, a minor incident where the King appeared to show visible frustration at there being several items on his table went viral online.[4]

Charles III's Accession Council was the first to be televised and the first to be streamed online.[5][6] At 11:00, 21-gun salutes at the Tower of London, Cardiff Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Castle Cornet, Gibraltar, and naval bases and stations at sea marked the accession of Charles III.[7][8][9] After the proclamation ceremony, the King greeted crowds outside Buckingham Palace.[10]

When the Parliament of the United Kingdom met, members swore allegiance to the new king and expressed condolences for the late Queen's death.[11] Most parliamentary activities were suspended for 10 days. At 15:30, the king hosted the prime minister and the cabinet for an audience.[12] On the same day, the proclamation of the accession was issued by the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.[12][13]

Text of proclamation

The Clerk of the Accession Council read the following text:[14]

Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to call to His mercy our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth the Second of Blessed and Glorious memory, by whose Decease the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is solely and rightfully come to the Prince Charles Philip Arthur George:

We, therefore, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of this Realm, and members of the House of Commons, together with other members of Her late Majesty's Privy Council, and representatives of the Realms and Territories, Aldermen, and citizens of London and others, do now hereby, with one Voice and Consent of Tongue and Heart, publish and proclaim, that the Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, is now, by the Death of our late Sovereign of happy Memory, become our only lawful and rightful Liege Lord Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of his other Realms and Territories, King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith: To whom we do acknowledge all Faith and Obedience, with humble affection: beseeching God, by whom Kings and Queens do reign, to bless His Majesty with long and happy years to reign over Us.

Given at St James's Palace this tenth day of September in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-two.

God Save the King.

Members of the public and members of the Accession Council watching the proclamation at Friary Court balcony.

The proclamation was read by the Garter King of Arms, David White, at 11:00 from the Friary Court balcony, then at the Royal Exchange in the City of London.[15] Flags flew at full-mast at 11:00 Saturday as the proclamation was being read, before being returned to half-mast until the day of the Queen's funeral.[16] Several services were held across the UK during which the proclamation was read by local officials.[16][17][18]

Canada

The proclamation in Canada took place at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on 10 September, following a formal meeting of the King's Privy Council for Canada, at a ceremony that included herald trumpets, a 21-gun salute and a moment of remembrance for Queen Elizabeth II.[19][20]

Text of proclamation

As read out by Samy Khalid, Chief Herald of Canada in English:[21]

TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall come or whom the same may in any way concern,

GREETING:

Whereas our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second, passed away on September 8, 2022, by whose death the Crown of Canada vests in His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George;

We, the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, assisted by His Majesty’s Privy Council for Canada, proclaim that His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George is now, by the death of our late Sovereign, Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, to whom we acknowledge faith and allegiance.

Given under my Hand and Seal of Office at Ottawa, this tenth day of September, two thousand and twenty-two.

Long Live the King

and proceeded immediately in French:[22]

À TOUS CEUX à qui les présentes parviennent ou qu’elles peuvent de quelque manière concerner,

SALUT :

Attendu que notre regrettée Souveraine, la reine Elizabeth Deux est décédée le 8 septembre 2022 et que, par son décès, la Couronne du Canada est dévolue à Son Altesse Royale le prince Charles Philip Arthur George,

Nous, la très honorable Mary May Simon, gouverneure générale du Canada, d’accord avec le Conseil privé de Sa Majesté pour le Canada, proclamons que Son Altesse Royale le prince Charles Philip Arthur George est maintenant devenu, par le décès de notre regrettée Souveraine, Charles Trois, par la Grâce de Dieu, Roi du Royaume-Uni, du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth, Défenseur de la Foi, à qui nous reconnaissons toute foi et allégeance.

Donné sous mon seing et mon sceau officiel, ce dixième jour de septembre de l’an deux mille vingt-deux.

Vive le roi

Saskatchewan

Government House, Regina, where King Charles was proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

A proclamation ceremony was held by the government of Saskatchewan on Saturday, 10 September 2022 at Government House, Regina. Premier Scott Moe formally advised Lieutenant Governor Russell Mirasty to issue the proclamation. Moe and Mirasty then signed the proclamation, and Mirasty read it out to the assembled group.[23]

Australia

The proclamation in Australia took place in front of Parliament House, Canberra, on Sunday, 11 September and was read out by Governor-General David Hurley, after being approved by the Australian Executive Council meeting at Government House. The proclamation was signed by General Hurley and countersigned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. An Indigenous Australian dance ceremony followed the proclamation along with a 21-gun salute.[24][25][26][27][28] Similar proclamations took place on the same day in all the states of Australia, except Victoria, which will issue its proclamation, on Monday, 12 September, this reflecting each state's separate relationship to the crown.

Text of proclamation

The proclamation was read by Governor-General David Hurley at Parliament House.[29]

Whereas because of the death of our blessed and glorious Queen Elizabeth II, the Crown has solely and rightfully come to Prince Charles Philip Arthur George.

We, therefore, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and members of the Federal Executive Council, do now proclaim Prince Charles Philip Arthur George to be King Charles III, By the Grace of God, King of Australia and his other realms and territories, Head of the Commonwealth, and with hearty and humble affection, we promise him faith and obedience. May King Charles III have long and happy years to reign over us.

Given at Canberra, this 11th day of September, 2022, and in the first year of His Majesty's reign.

Signed by me, as Governor-General and counter-signed by my command, by the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia.

God Save the King

New South Wales

The proclamation ceremony in New South Wales took place on the steps of the New South Wales Parliament House, Sydney[30] followed by a 21-gun salute on the grounds of Government House. Public transport was made free for the day for the ceremony.[31] Police that approximately 5,000 attended.[32]

Text of proclamation

The proclamation was read by Governor Honourable Margaret Beazley at steps of NSW Parliament House.[33]

WHEREAS because of the death of our blessed and glorious Queen Elizabeth the Second, the Crown has solely and rightfully come to Prince Charles Philip Arthur George:

We, therefore, the Honourable Margaret Beazley, Governor of the State of New South Wales in the Commonwealth of Australia, and members of the Executive Council, do now proclaim Prince Charles Philip Arthur George to be King Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Australia and his other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, and, with hearty and humble affection, we promise him faith and obedience: May King Charles the Third have long and happy years to reign over us.

Given at Sydney, this eleventh day of September, Two thousand and twenty two, and in the first year of His Majesty's reign.

GOD SAVE THE KING!

New Zealand

The proclamation in New Zealand took place on the steps of the Parliament Buildings, Wellington, on 11 September.[39][40] It was accompanied by a 21-gun salute.

Text of proclamation

The proclamation was read out in English by Herald of Arms Phillip O'Shea:[40]

Whereas by the death of our late beloved Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II, the Crown is solely and rightfully come to His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George.

We, therefore, The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand, The Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Members of the Executive Council, assisted by members of Parliament, Judges, Representatives of the Realm, and numerous other representative citizens here present, hereby proclaim that His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George is now King Charles III, By the Grace of God King of New Zealand and of His Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, to whom His subjects swear their faith and true allegiance, with hearty affection; wishing His Majesty King Charles III a long and happy reign.

Given under the hand of Her Excellency the Governor-General, and issued under the Seal of New Zealand, this 11th day of September 2022.

Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister

God Save the King

It was then read in te reo by parliamentary kaumātua Kura Moeahu:[40]

Nā te matenga o tō tātou Ariki Tapairu e tino arohaina ana, o Kuini Irihāpeti te Tuarua, ka tika kia whakatauria ai te Karauna ki Te Mana Ariki, ki a Charles Philip Arthur George.

Nā reira ko tā mātou, ko Te Hōnore Nui Cindy Kiro, te Kāwana-Tianara o Aotearoa, Ko Te Hōnore Nui Jacinda Ardern, te Pirimia o Aotearoa, ko ngā Mema o te Kaunihera Matua, i te taha o ngā mema Pāremata, o ngā Kaiwhakawā, o ngā Māngai o te Karauna, o ētahi atu Māngai Kirirarau tokomaha ko tā mātou he pānui atu i te aupikinga o Te Mana Whare Ariki Charles Philip Arthur George kia Kīngi Tiāre te Tuatoru, i runga i te Atawhai o te Atua, ko Ia te Kīngi o Aotearoa me Ērā Atu o Ōna Whenua, Rohe hoki, ko Ia te Upoko o te Kotahitanga o Ngā Whenua i Raro i Tōna Maru, ko Ia te Kaipupuri i te Mana o te Hāhi Mihingare; ko tā Ōna iwi he oati i te whakapono me te tautoko mutunga kore, ka nui te maioha ki Te Arikinui Kīngi Tiāre te Tuatoru, me te wawata kia roa, kia hari nui tana noho hei Kīngi.

He pānui tēnei nā te ringa o Te Kahurangi Kāwana-Tianara, e tukuna ana i raro i te mana o te Hīra o Aotearoa, i tēnei rā, te 11 o Hepetema, 2022.

E te atua tohungia te Kīngi

Jamaica

The proclamation in Jamaica took place at King's House, Kingston, on 10 September, accompanied by a 21-gun salute conducted by the Jamaican Defence Force.[41]

Antigua and Barbuda

The proclamation in Antigua and Barbuda took place at Government House, Antigua and Barbuda, St. John's, on 10 September.[42]

Isle of Man

The proclamation in Isle of Man took place at Government House on 11 September. It was read out by John Lorimer, Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man. King Charles III was also proclaimed Lord of Mann.[43][44]

See also

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