Posted on 09/08/2022 11:02:39 AM PDT by Red Badger
At the moment the Queen died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to the heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales.
But there are a number of practical - and traditional - steps which he must go through to be crowned King.
What will he be called?
One of his first acts is to decide whether to reign as King Charles III, or take another name.
For instance, his grandfather George VI's first name was Albert, but he reigned using one of his middle names. Charles could choose from any of his four names - Charles Philip Arthur George.
He is not the only one who faces a change of title.
Although he is heir to the throne, Prince William will not automatically become Prince of Wales. However, he immediately inherits his father's other title, Duke of Cornwall. His wife Catherine will be known as the Duchess of Cornwall.
There will also be a new title for Charles' wife, whose full title will be Queen Consort - consort is the term used for the spouse of the monarch.
Formal ceremonies
In the first 24 hours or so after his mother's death, Charles will be officially proclaimed King. This happens at St James's Palace in London, in front of a ceremonial body known as the Accession Council.
This is made up of members of the Privy Council - a group of senior MPs, past and present, and peers - as well as some senior civil servants, Commonwealth high commissioners, and the Lord Mayor of London.
More than 700 people are entitled in theory to attend, but given the short notice, the actual number is likely to be far fewer. At the last Accession Council in 1952, about 200 attended.
The King does not traditionally attend.
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Well, they haven’t had an “Aethel” for a while. But Charles isn’t much of an Anglo-Saxon either. Camilla is probably more Anglo than him!
thanks for that
interesting history
wasnt his family executed?
only he and his sister got out alive?
Those brats, Harry and Megan, are going to get their comeuppance now.
The Queen was so patient with them.
Long time ago someone posted a photo of him at worship as a muslim.
I got this feeling of dread and said...antichrist.
Told that to several Brits and they never replied.
King Khalil I? Or maybe King Saquon I?
Maybe King CeeDee I? That’s always a good one.
I don’t know if Charles will allow that?
you are correct sir!
the cousins all went to war
So was Diana.
You exaggerate his PR posturing as to meaning more than just PR.
There’s a member of this forum who actually knows him. Spiritually he’s closer to the faith of his father Orthodoxy then the UK state church.
They probably thought you were nuts. Brits tend to be very polite.
“He was good to his mother.”
So was Liberace.
Camilla was married, too.
I know he’s mostly Kraut but so are the Anglo-Saxons!
If he used Arthur (one of his middle names) for his royal cognomen he would be doing a Celt wannabe thing!
Yes. When Charles wasn't allowed to marry her she married someone else.
“Harry just landed at Aberdeen. He did not make it in time. Oh”
Did Prince DumDum bring Wallis with him?
Buck tooth mental defective.
A lot of people are not. Your point is meaningless.
No.
If you go to the link you'll find that this is yet another article that the DM is no longer accepting comments on...
Most people have great respect for the late Queen...she truly was an icon.
Charles...not so much 🤡
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