The declaration ceremony was held this morning at St James’s Palace in London. Meanwhile, various measures to commemorate the death of Queen Elizabeth II are continuing.
Balmoral Castle was one of Elizabeth II’s favorite places. There the Queen’s body was found and from where the funeral procession takes place on Sunday. RTP Special Envoy, Jose Rodriguez dos Santos, tells us about the latest developments.
20:15 – The streets of London are being prepared to bid farewell to Elizabeth II
In London, preparations for Elizabeth II’s funeral are already on the streets. On the streets, stalls and giant screens have already been set up on the road that will be covered by the Queen’s coffin.
RTP’s special envoy to the British capital, Alberta Marques Fernandez, reports on the latest developments.
19:47 – Marcelo expresses pain and admiration and wishes Carlos III happiness
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa went to the official residence of the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Portugal to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II. The President of the Republic told reporters, that he wanted to express “in the name of the Portuguese people” the pain, admiration and impetus he gave to the relations between the two countries.
“Having just arrived from Brazil, I made sure to come here today, even over the weekend, to solemnly express on behalf of the Portuguese people what I have already done from a distance: the pain, the admiration, the memory of the two state visits made by His Majesty, the impulse that he gave For the relations between the two countries, and, a few months ago, the jubilee, which was a unique and unforgettable moment in the life of our oldest ally and with a global perception,” Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa told reporters.
The head of state noted that with the death of the Queen “there is a page being turned,” noting that no other statesman has “longevity and experience.”
18:52 – Liz Truss will accompany King Charles on a tour of the UK
Prime Minister Liz Truss will accompany King Charles on a tour of four British countries during days of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.
Truss, who was named prime minister by Elizabeth II on Tuesday in what was the Queen’s last public act, was one of lawmakers who took an oath of allegiance to the new king in a special session of Parliament on Saturday.
He was present when Charles III was officially proclaimed the new King of the United Kingdom.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle joined Prince William and Kate to view the tributes and flowers left outside Windsor Castle in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
It’s the first time the four have been seen so close since Harry and Meghan left their royal duties and moved to the States.
17:10 – Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral scheduled for September 19
16:51 – Prince William has promised to “support” his father, King Charles III of England.
Canada announced King Charles on Saturday in a solemn ceremony at the official residence of the Governor-General, the King’s representative in Canada, who performs the duties of head of state on behalf of the Crown.
Previously, the Council of Accession had met at St James’s Palace in London to proclaim Charles’ Sovereignty.
Charles, 73, became automatically king of the United Kingdom and head of 14 other countries, including Canada, when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died Thursday, aged 96 and 70.
Canada has declared a 10-day mourning period.
The new King of England has already begun to implement the agenda of meetings that are supposed to continue on Saturday afternoon.
The new King of England will receive many of the country’s religious and political leaders. According to a statement from the royal family, the King will first receive the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, head of the Anglican Church, at Buckingham Palace at 2pm. Half an hour later, it will be the turn of the British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and members of her Conservative government, in the same place.
At 3 p.m., opposition leaders in Parliament will pass through the palace, most likely led by Labor leader Keir Starmer.
Finally, the new king will conclude the announced meetings at 4:00 pm, with a special reception by the Dean of Westminster Abbey, David Hoyle, who is in charge of this place of worship and is under royal authority, reporting directly to the King.
12:35 p.m. – Reporter Rosario Salguero continues his ceremonial accompaniment and festivities for the proclamation of the new King of England Charles III.
On the King’s agenda for this Saturday is the reception at Buckingham Palace for the Bishop of Canterbury and at 2:30pm for the British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and the Cabinet. This is followed by meetings with leaders of the opposition parties in the afternoon.
12:15 p.m. – Putin wishes King Charles III “good luck, health, and all the best.”
The Russian president congratulated the new British monarch, as indicated by the Russian Embassy in London via Twitter.
Vladimir Putin’s statement reads: “Please accept my sincere congratulations on this announcement.”
“I wish His Majesty the King success, good health and all the best,” he added.
11:37 a.m. – Trumpets and cannons celebrate the public announcement of the new king
King Charles III was publicly proclaimed the new King of the United Kingdom at 11:00 a.m., a ritual preceded by the blasting of trumpets on the balcony of St. James in London.
It was here that King Garter made the chief proclamation he had written inside the palace by the Council of Accession, a body meeting for the express purpose of affirming the new sovereignty of the United Kingdom.
Following the reading, a group of royal guards greeted the new king with three cheers, after hearing the UK anthem “God Save the King”, played by the Regiment of Cold Stream Guards, the oldest regiment in the British armed forces.
Cannon shots sounded near the Tower of London, as well as in other capitals of the kingdom, such as Edinburgh and Cardiff, where the Declaration was also read publicly at similar ceremonies.
By signing the oath by which he became king, Charles III vowed to “follow the inspired example of his mother”, expressing himself “profoundly acquainted with the great inheritance and the grave duties and responsibility” of the monarchy.
“In assuming these responsibilities, I will strive to emulate the inspiring example that preceded me in preserving constitutional rule and striving to bring peace, harmony and prosperity to the peoples of these islands,” the new king declared.
(Losa Agency)
11:26 a.m. – “Hip, hip, hurray”
Crowds and soldiers applauded Charles III’s solemn applause from the balcony at St. mosques.
“Three cheers to His Majesty,” shouted His Majesty the King. Rabat is the king of arms From the Order of the Rabat, with the soldiers replying: “Hip, hip, hurray.”
11:19 – See the moment of the announcement of Charles III
King Charles III was proclaimed king from the balcony of St. James is in London shortly after his inauguration.
Preceded by a commotion, the ad was read by Rabat is the king of arms From The Order of the Garter, the most famous in the UK, at 10:00 GMT, after which an artillery barrage was launched across the country, including near the Tower of London.
11:15 – Cannon shots are heard across the UK in honor of the new King Charles III.
10:51 – The agenda of the new King of England
After the ceremony at St. James’s Palace, Charles III will go to the London Stock Exchange, where another ceremony will take place.
In the afternoon, at 3:00 pm, the new king will have his first business meeting at Buckingham Palace.
10:35 a.m. – The Accession Council in London proclaims Charles III’s king.
10:02 a.m. – Announcement party has begun
Charles III’s enthronement ceremony began at St James’s Palace in London. The first part does not depend on the presence of the king. Board members will formally approve the announcement.
It is the first time this concert has been broadcast on television.
8:36 a.m. – First Announcement of Charles III’s Country
Friday was marked by King Charles III’s first address to the nation. The King promises to uphold the values of the British monarchy and the country.
Charles III was touched and thanked his mother for his 70 years of rule, just a day after Isabel II’s death.
Charles III proclaimed King of England
The party takes place this morning, starting at 10am, at St James’s Palace in London.
According to protocol, the King does not attend the first part of the ceremony, when the members of the Board of Ascension formally agree to the declaration.
In the second part, Charles III makes a declaration and signs the oath. About an hour later, the main proclamation declaring Charles III king was read from the balcony of St James’s Palace.
This is the first public reading of the ad. However, the coronation will take some time and should only take place next year.
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