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 ...
“There will also be a new title for Charles’ wife, whose full title will be Queen Consort”
Telling that they don’t even use Camilla’s name...
So he might not be called Charles? I guess thats why they give him extra middle names so he can pick?
lol thats funny
she doesnt have a drivers license
I wonder what his regnal name will be. He could choose his first name or another historical monarchs name. His grandfather’s first name was Albert, but he chose George as his regnal name.
CC
The House of Windsor came into being in 1917, when the name was adopted as the British Royal Family’s official name by a proclamation of King George V, replacing the historic name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. It remains the family name of the current Royal Family.
Technically, both of you are correct.
I’m listening to the BBC right now. It’s officially confirmed that he’s Charles III.
Well it not like the British Monarchy has any real power anymore, so it hardly matters. Let Charles set up there for a few years (he’s 73 so it’s not like he’ll reign for decades, maybe 10-15 years if he’s lucky).
Charles married Diana but kept his horse faced whore. Can’t imagine how the British people can accept her 😠
Charles the Nearsighted.......................
he can pick any name he wants
Like Pope Francis who was the first Francis, if Charles chooses Arthur, he would King Arthur, not King Arthur I. That only arises when there is a second Arthur, King Arthur II. Luckily, barring a cataclysmic event, we aren’t going to see a King Henry IX (Harry) or a King Archie.
I am guessing that Charles will reign as George VII. We will find out soon.
😁...........................
The country idiot becomes King. R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth. I hope England can survive Charles’ reign. He is a climate change zealot.
Agree. They loved Diana. And Charles was/is a p-i-g pig.
Yes
I should be German royalty.
My ancestors were extremely good looking, but dirt poor.
The royalty saw them and had “relations”with them.
The royal spouses would find out and order the guards to catch my ancestor.
Our family crest is a man running with his pants off and in his hand.
That was the Queen’s wish, and that’s how they’re referring to her in the Brit news.
actually the history of the british monarch is pretty interesting
most of their kings and queens have not been english
the history of english kings and queens on youtube is informative with a touch of humor
“Why do I feel like this piker will chose “Arthur”?”
Because he’s a vain, pretentious twit?.......................
Technically, he was screwing Camilla before he married Diana, so maybe he was cheating on his girlfriend with his wife?
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