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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Charles I, yes.................
That’s a tricky question, but probably Arthur I because Arthur is a legendary king, not a historical one.
Charle’s in charge.đ
He chose Charles III.
Some of the Queen’s children use Mountbatten-Windsor personally.
Albert was Victoria's husband's name, so he kept Prince Albert in the can.................đ
too funny
so prince blueunicorn6?
He can pick any name. King Potatohead for instance.
Duchess of Cornhole?............................
You just now realized that Americans have an ireverrent attitude towards monarchy in general, and the British monarchy in particular?
(RIP, Elizabeth II. You tried to raise a good son, I'm sure.)
Yes, And Kate will become the Duchess of Cornwall, and William will be Prince of Wales.....................
I thought Kate would be Princess of Wales?
He chose Charles III.
Upchuck the first
prince phillip’s family were greek royalty and were dethroned
prince phillip took the name Mountbatten from Lord Mountbatten
so all the names are made up
Windsor and Mountbatten
Ooohhh.. I hope he chooses one of his middle names:
King Arthur :)
So, Greta is the new king.
He chose Charles III.
I think itâs only appropriate.
I could rule over my dog, but he wonât let me.
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