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.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
“One of his first acts is to decide whether to reign as King Charles III, or take another name.”
Like Vicky
It’s only been done three times. I doubt he’ll choose another name.
“I know he’s mostly Kraut but so are the Anglo-Saxons!”
True, and they did come from a noble house from Saxony, so there is a connection there. But the Angles were quite a bit different, closer to the Nordics than most German tribes. Oddly enough, English is closest to Flemish nowadays, which isn’t much related to either the Saxons or the Angles. I guess it just happened because the Flemish are in close geographic proximity, right across the English channel, so they maintained close contact and trade with the English.
“If he used Arthur (one of his middle names) for his royal cognomen he would be doing a Celt wannabe thing!”
I bet he goes with Arthur too. It would stroke his narcissistic ego, and he loves the Welsh, taking that “Prince of Wales” honorary title very seriously.
She stayed in London. They had previously turned down two offers from the queen and from Charles to overnight at Balmoral a few days ago.
Royalty. What a load of crap.
It looks like he picked Charles III.
So, anyone named Oliver in parliament?
🤴💩
Related to Dracula
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/prince-charles-descendant-dracula-owns-5326083
I thought he wanted to be called Loretta…
Queen Elizabeth’s coronation was 16 months after becoming Queen. So Charles might have to wait that long or may speed it up.
He’s going to be a woke King.
She just met with PM on Tuesday and dead on Thursday. They said passed peacefully. She went down hill after she got Covid.
Traditionally considered one of the most popular English kings, Charles II is known as the Merry Monarch, a reference to the liveliness and hedonism of his court. He acknowledged at least 12 illegitimate children by various mistresses, but left no legitimate children and was succeeded by his brother, James.
Lets hope that as King Charles III he gives honor back to the name of Charles. If not maybe he should take the name as king Albert or George.
CC
Climate-Change Charlie
May he be as loved as Charles I
Oh goodness...”the once and future king” I assume is what you are referring to?
> Red Badger posts spiffy car pic
Man, all this royal stuff aside, I want that car!
So, he is immediately UpChuck’d?
British citizens who who are paying through the nose for the NHS and energy won't be happy when they see the multi billion pound bill for changing all of the mail boxes, manhole covers, etc from "ER" to "CR" ...
The Queen died from the vaccine that Prince Charles had her take..... Otherwise he would never be king.
She would have made 100 if not for the ‘jab’!!
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