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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was really hoping Queen Elizabeth would outlive charles
oh well
camilla succeeded where wallis simpson failed
camilla’s husband certainly was a good sport
he deserves a title or two
He should reign as Aures Magnae, Rex.
Does anyone remember the comic Bloom County and “Gnarly Charlie”?
You bad!!!!
“Charles Philip Arthur George”
Why do I feel like this piker will chose “Arthur”?
didnt the brits behead a King Charles?
It is amazing and sad to see such childlike replies to the passing of a world icon and the coronation of a new monarch.
King Chuck . . . .
Wait, wha . . .? Doesn’t he at least have to pull the sword out of the stone first?
The monarchy mocks itself.
If they really want to “save the planet” they can start by living as peasants.
I have heard a few religious zealot types thinking he will choose Arthur. Which in some theological way meets some obscure prophecy regarding endtimes.
royal rankings, quite silly after the first few
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/11/07/57669065-6593747-image-a-1_1652250907108.jpg
Godspeed Mrs. Windsor.
Rest assured I’m voting for Megan Markle to take your place.
But it was another mans wife.
King putz.
I was told many years ago by a Brit that Charles wouldn’t necessarily be known as King Charles. The first two kings by that name don’t have such a good reputation (although Charles II is an ancestor of Prince William through one of his illegitimate children) so it may be wise to avoid Charles. George VII would probably be the safest bet. Charles is 73 so people may figure they can abide him for a few years until William succeeds him.
I have nothing against the monarchy. I liked Queen Elizabeth alot and followed her with interest.
I do not care for her horse faced progeny, however. He is a NWO worshiper.
Americans have a tradition of bashing kings and queens
most were dethroned after WWI
somehow the British monarchy held on
But what will be his pronouns?
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