The announcement ceremony was held this morning at St. James’s Palace in London. Meanwhile, various rituals continue to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Isabel II had the great love of her life in Prince Philip. The passion between the two began very soon, and the marriage lasted 73 years. They were separated for a while by the death of the prince.
21:30 – Isabel II is criticized as a mother for being absent
Much of Prince Charles’ life has been spent away from his mother on numerous trips. Some point to Isabel II as a cold mother who did not know how to show affection.
Others, on the contrary, praised him for his selfless role in the service of the crown.
20:50 – Thousands of people pay tribute to Isabel II
Throughout the day, thousands of people flocked to Scotland’s Balmoral Castle, where the body of Queen Elizabeth II lies.
Members of the royal family went to the gates to see the tributes and read some of the messages people had left.
Elizabeth II’s body will be flown to the Scottish capital this Sunday.
Balmoral Castle was one of Elizabeth II’s favorite haunts. That’s where the Queen’s body was found and where the funeral procession leaves on Sunday. RTP’s special envoy, José Rodríguez dos Santos, tells us about the latest developments.
20:15 – The streets of London prepare for a final farewell to Elizabeth II
In London, preparations for Elizabeth II’s funeral can already be seen on the streets. In the streets, stalls and giant screens have already been set up along the path that will be covered by the Queen’s coffin.
RTP Special Envoy Alberta Marquez Fernandez reports on the latest developments in the British capital.
19:47 – Marcelo expresses pain and admiration and wants the happiness of Carlos III
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa visited the official residence of the United Kingdom Ambassador in Portugal to sign a book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II. Speaking to reporters, the President said that “on behalf of the Portuguese people”, he wanted to express his pain, appreciation and inspiration for the relations between the two countries.
“Having just arrived from Brazil, today, even at the weekend, I am here to formally express what I have already done far away on behalf of the Portuguese people: pain, appreciation, the memory of both. His Majesty’s state visits, his inspiration for relations between the two countries and, a few months ago, the Jubilee, It was a unique and unforgettable moment in the life of our oldest partner and with a global project,” said Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. For journalists.
Pointing out that with the death of the Queen, “a side is turning”, the Head of State noted that no other politician had such “longevity and experience”.
18:52 – Liz Truss will accompany King Charles on tour of the United Kingdom
Prime Minister Liz Truss will accompany King Charles on a four-nation tour of Britain during Queen Elizabeth II’s days of national mourning.
Truss, who was named prime minister by Elizabeth II on Tuesday in the queen’s last public act, was among lawmakers who swore allegiance to the new monarch in a special session of parliament on Saturday.
He was present when Charles III was officially announced as the new King of the United Kingdom.
Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle joined Prince William and wife Kate outside Windsor Castle to view the tributes and flowers laid in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
It was the first time the foursome had been seen so closely together since Harry and Meghan left their royal duties and moved to America.
17:10 – Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is scheduled for September 19
16:51 – Prince William vows to “support” his father Charles III of England.
Canada proclaimed Charles its King in a formal ceremony on Saturday at the official residence of the Governor General, the monarch’s representative in Canada who performs the duties of head of state on behalf of the Crown.
Earlier, a Council of Accession met at St James’s Palace in London to declare Charles sovereign.
Charles, 73, automatically became king of the United Kingdom and head of 14 other countries, including Canada, after his mother Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday aged 96 and 70.
Canada has announced 10 days of mourning.
England’s new monarch has already begun working through the agenda of meetings that are due to last this Saturday afternoon.
England’s new monarch will hold audiences with various religious and political leaders in the country. According to a statement from the Royal Family, the monarch will first receive Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Anglican Church, at Buckingham Palace at 2pm. Half an hour later, it was the turn of British Prime Minister Liz Truss and members of her Conservative cabinet at the same venue.
At 3pm, Leaders of the Opposition in Parliament, led by Labor leader Keir Starmer, will march through the palace.
Finally, the new sovereign will conclude the announced meetings at 4:00 p.m., with a personal reception by David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Abbey, who is responsible for this place of worship and under royal jurisdiction, reporting directly to the sovereign.
12:35pm – Correspondent Rosario Salquero follows the ceremony and celebrations of the proclamation of Charles III as England’s new king.
On the monarch’s agenda for this Saturday is a reception at Buckingham Palace by the Bishop of Canterbury and British Prime Minister Liz Truss and the Council of Ministers at 2:30 p.m. In the afternoon, meeting with opposition leaders.
12:15pm – Putin wishes King Charles III “success, good health and all the best”.
The Russian president congratulated the new British monarch, pointing to the Russian embassy in London via Twitter.
“Please accept my sincere congratulations on the declaration,” reads Vladimir Putin’s statement.
“I wish Your Majesty success, good health and all the best,” he added.
11:37 am – Public announcement of new king by trumpets and cannons
King Charles III was publicly announced as the new King of the United Kingdom at 11:00 a.m., a ceremony preceded by the blowing of trumpets on the balcony of St. James in London.
It was here that King Carter announced the key declaration written inside the palace by the Accession Council, a body that met for the express purpose of asserting the United Kingdom’s new sovereignty.
Following the reading, the Royal Guards welcomed the new monarch with three cheers as they heard the English national anthem “God Save the King” played by the band of the Coldstream Guards, the oldest regiment in the British Armed Forces.
Cannon volleys rang out near the Tower of London and in other capitals of the kingdom, such as Edinburgh and Cardiff, where the proclamation was read publicly in similar ceremonies.
By signing his oath of office, Charles III pledged to “follow the inspiring example” of his mother, who was “deeply aware of the great inheritance, obligations and heavy responsibility” of the monarchy.
“In accepting these responsibilities, I will endeavor to follow the inspiring example set by the pioneers in establishing constitutional government and securing peace, harmony and prosperity for the people of these islands,” declared the new monarch.
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11:26 am – ‘Hip, hip, hurrah’
The crowd and soldiers applauded Charles III’s official eulogy from the balcony in St. Petersburg. James.
“Three cheers for his majesty,” he shouted Carter King of Arms In the Order of the Garter, the soldiers’ response is: “Hip, hip, hurrah”.
11:19 am – Review the moment of Charles III’s proclamation
King Charles III was proclaimed King from St. Balconies. James in London shortly after his inauguration.
Preceded by fanfare, the proclamation was read out Carter King of Arms At 10:00 GMT, cannon balls were fired across the country, including near the Tower of London, of the Order of the Garter, England’s most prestigious order.
11:15 a.m. – Cannons are heard across England 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 travel to the London Stock Exchange, where another ceremony will take place.
At 3:00 p.m., the new monarch will hold his first business meeting at Buckingham Palace.
10:35am – Charles III is officially proclaimed King by the Accession Council in London.
10:02 am – Declaration ceremony started
The coronation ceremony of Charles III began at St. James’s Palace in London. The first part does not count the presence of the king. Members of the Ascension Council formally approve the declaration.
This is the first time that the ceremony will be televised.
8:36 a.m. — Charles III’s first announcement to the country
Friday was marked by the first speech of King Charles III. The monarch promises to uphold the values of the British monarchy and the country.
A day after Isabel II’s death, Charles III was emotional and thanked his mother for her 70-year reign.
Charles III proclaimed King of England
The ceremony will take place at 10am today at St James’s Palace in London.
According to protocol, the first part of the ceremony is not attended by the king, when members of the Ascension Council officially approve the proclamation.
In the second part, Charles III makes a declaration and signs the oath. About an hour later, the main proclamation proclaiming Charles III as King was read from the balcony of St. James’s Palace.
This is the first public reading of the Declaration. However, the coronation ceremony will still take time and should only take place next year.
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