- Thousands of people gather outside Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to the Queen.
- King Charles vowed on Saturday to follow his mother’s “inspiring example”.
- King Charles declared a public holiday on the day of his mother’s funeral. The date has not been announced, but it is expected to be around September. 19.
King Charles III Queen Elizabeth II was officially declared monarch on Saturday, before Buckingham Palace announced that her state funeral would take place on September 2. 19.
The accession ceremony at St. James’s Palace in London officially marks a new era of British rule. Death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday.
Although Charles automatically became king after his mother’s death, he was announced as Britain’s new king on Saturday in a ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism and broadcast live for the first time.
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David White, Garter King of Arms, made the official royal proclamation alongside trumpeters in gold-trimmed robes before leading cheers – “hip, hip, live!” – for the new king.
After the statement, Buckingham Palace announced the official date and schedule for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, before which her coffin will lie in state for four days for the public to pay their respects.
Here are the latest from Saturday’s royal ceremony, details of the upcoming funeral and highlights from the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth’s death.
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral is scheduled for September 19
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, will be held on September 1. 19 at Westminster Abbey, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace on Saturday.
Four days before the funeral, the Queen will lie in state at Westminster Hall for the public to visit and pay their respects. The services will also mark the final seven days of Royal mourning, which began on Friday.
The funeral plan for the late sovereign is a characteristically Windsor blend of ancient tradition and modern practicality, featuring blacked-out social media accounts, ringing bells and flags at half-mast.
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin currently rests at Balmoral Castle, where she died on Thursday. On Sunday, his remains will travel to Edinburgh where they will be laid to rest in the throne room, according to a statement on Saturday.
A week before the state funeral, members of the royal family will gather in Edinburgh for a “coffin receiving service at St Giles’ Cathedral”. It will finally be taken to Buckingham Palace before lying in state before the funeral.
Prince William mourns the death of his “Grandma” in a statement
Two days after Queen Elizabeth II’s death, Prince William, named Prince of Wales by his father King Charles III, made a moving statement about his grief and gratitude at the loss of his grandmother.
“In my fifth decade, I have benefited from the Queen’s wisdom and reassurance. My wife has had her guidance and support for twenty years. My three children get to spend holidays with her and make memories that will last a lifetime.” Prince William wrote.
Prince William concluded his statement by thanking his late grandmother for her kindness and expressing her condolences for Queen Elizabeth II.
“My grandmother famously said that sadness is the price we pay for love. All the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be a testament to our love for our extraordinary Queen,” he wrote.
King Charles III officially declared monarch
Senior politicians, past and present, including Prime Minister Liz Truss and five of her predecessors, gathered in the ornate state apartments in St Petersburg. Attendance at James’s Palace on Saturday for a Board meeting.
They met without Charles, confirming their official title, King Charles III. The king joined them to make a personal statement, vowing to follow his mother’s “inspiring example” as he takes on his duties as monarch.
The new king officially approved a series of decrees, including declaring the day of his mother’s funeral a public holiday. The date of the state funeral has not been announced, but it is expected to be held on September 19.
This is the first presidential accession ceremony since Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952.
Charles was accompanied at the ceremony by his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort and his eldest son Prince William. William is now the heir to the throne and has long been known as Charles, Prince of Wales.
Read: King Charles III’s Accession Statement
Her Majesty made the announcement while addressing the Accession Council at St James’s Palace on Saturday. Read in full below:
“Dear Sirs, Ladies and Gentlemen.
It is my saddest duty to inform you of the death of my beloved Queen Mother.
I know how deeply you, the whole Nation – and I may say the whole world – grieve for me at the irreparable loss we have all suffered. It is my greatest comfort to know that so many sympathize with my sister and brothers and that so much love and support has been shown to our entire family in our loss.
For all of us as a family, for this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, Mother exemplified a lifetime of love and selfless service. My mother’s reign was unparalleled in its duration, dedication and devotion. Although we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life.
I am deeply conscious of the duties and heavy responsibilities of this great inheritance and Sovereignty which has now devolved upon me. In assuming these responsibilities, I will endeavor to follow the inspiring example I have set in supporting constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these islands and the Commonwealth of Nations and Territories throughout the world.
To this end, I know that the love and loyalty of the peoples to whose Sovereign I am called will support me, and in the performance of these duties I will be guided by the advice of their elected parliaments. In all this, I am deeply encouraged by the constant support of my lovely wife.
I take this opportunity to confirm my desire and intention to continue the tradition of transferring hereditary revenues, including the Crown Estate, to my Government for the benefit of all, in return for a Sovereign Grant in support of my official duties as head of state. and the head of the nation.
And I pray to the Almighty God for guidance and help while performing the difficult task that has been assigned to me and to which I have now dedicated the rest of my life.”
King Charles is expected to receive the officials on Saturday afternoon
During Saturday, King Charles III is expected to receive various officials at Buckingham Palace at various times, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet, the leaders of the opposition parties and the Dean of Westminster.
King Charles III pays first official tribute to ‘my dear mother’ address
On Friday, King Charles III addressed the nation in a nearly 9-minute pre-recorded message, the first full day of his reign since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The new king paid tribute to his mother, his queen and her reign, and commented on how his life would change as he promised to serve his people.
The new king expressed “deep sadness” after Queen Elizabeth’s death.
“My beloved mother was an inspiration and example to me and my whole family,” he said. “And we owe her the sincerest debt that any family can owe their mother for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example.”
He continued, noting that at the age of 21 he had pledged to dedicate his life to his people, calling it a “deep personal commitment that defined his entire life.”
“As the Queen herself has done with such unwavering devotion, I now solemnly pledge myself to uphold the constitutional principles at the heart of our nation for the remainder of my life,” he said.
“In just over a week, we will come together as a nation, as a community and indeed as a global community to bury my beloved mother,” he said. “In our sorrow let us remember and draw strength from the light of his example.”
King Charles later expressed his gratitude for the condolences and support and shared another message addressed directly to his mother.
“As you embark on your last great journey to join my beloved mother, my dear late father, I just want to say this: Thank you. Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and the families of the nations you served so much. May a flight of angels sing you to rest all these years.” .
William and Kate take on new titles as Prince and Princess of Wales
During King Charles’ first speech on Friday, he commented on how his life and the lives of his family members will change – noting his wife’s transition to Queen Consort and Prince William taking on several of the titles once held by the current king, including William’s new role as the Duke of Cornwall.
As expected, King Charles also named William, Prince of Wales, another title he inherited from his father.
In doing so, the former Kate Middleton became the first Princess of Wales to hold the title since the death of William’s mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. In fact, she is one of only three princes known as the Princes of Wales. 1901.
“Today I am proud to create him Prince of Wales Tywysog Cymru (Prince of Wales in Wales) for the great privilege of leading this country during my life and office,” the king said. pre-recorded speech. “With Catherine at her side, our new Princess and Prince of Wales, I know, will continue to inspire and drive our national conversations, helping to bring the marginalized to the center where life-saving help can be delivered.”
Joe Biden says he plans to attend the Queen’s funeral
President Joe Biden He said he will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Friday.
“I don’t know what the details are yet, but I’m going,” Biden told reporters traveling with him in Ohio.
In a statement shortly after her death, Biden and first lady Jill Biden praised the queen for leading with “grace, unwavering commitment to duty, and the unparalleled power of example.”
“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch,” Bidens said. “He set a period.”
Biden has known the queen for three decades and has met her three times, most recently in June 2021.
History and details the queen’s funeral has not been set but will be released “in due course”, according to Buckingham Palace. Although no official date has been set, it is expected to be held at Westminster Abbey in central London within the next 10 days. The Queen will later be laid to rest with her mother and father at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. her husband Prince Philip.
Royal residences close, “The Crown” stops filming
Royal residences, including the Queen’s Gallery, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace and the queen’s private estates, will be closed during mourning and after the queen’s funeral, the palace announced on Friday.
Other planned events and events related to the Queen are also being postponed or cancelled. London Fashion Week, scheduled to be held from September. September 16 to 20 is likely to be affected. Burberry has already canceled its September show. 17, the company confirmed.
shooting of “The Crown” The suspension was Friday and will be suspended on the day of the Queen’s funeral, Netflix said in a statement. The series, which dramatizes Queen Elizabeth’s long reign, is in the midst of production on its fifth season, starring actress Imelda Staunton. Olivia Colman and Claire Foy played a younger queen in previous seasons.
