King Charles III was formally proclaimed as monarch on Saturday hours before Buckingham Palace announced Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral will be held Sept. 19.
The accession ceremony at St James’s Palace in London officially marks a new era in British rule following Queen Elizabeth’s death Thursday.
Though Charles automatically became king after his mother’s death, he was officially announced as Britain’s new king Saturday in a ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, broadcast live.
David White, the Garter King of Arms, made the king’s proclamation official while flanked by trumpeters in gold-trimmed robes before leading cheers — “hip, hip, hooray!” — for the new king.
After the proclamation concluded, Buckingham Palace announced the official date and plan for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, which will be preceded by her coffin lying in state for four days for the public to pay respects.
On Sunday King Charles III will meet with Britain’s secretary general at Buckingham Palace and will later host high commissioners in the palace’s Bow Room.
Here’s the latest from Saturday’s royal ceremony, details of the upcoming funeral and key moments from what’s happened following Queen Elizabeth’s death.
Prince Harry and Meghan join Prince William, Kate at Windsor Castle
On Saturday afternoon, brothers Prince William and Prince Harry were joined by their wives Princess Kate and Duchess Meghan to view the floral tributes left by the public to honor the late queen.
The public appearance by Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan marks a rare occurrence since they walked away from royal responsibilities. The California transplant couple stood over a man-made field of flowers left by royal supporters paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince William and Princess Kate, now Prince and Princess of Wales, joined them and greeted the crowd along the long walk of Windsor Castle.
Harry and Meghan shook hands and collected flowers from the crowd as they mourned Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
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Queen Elizabeth’s funeral set for Sept. 19
The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, will take place Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey, according to a Saturday statement from Buckingham Palace.
For four days before the funeral, the queen will lie in state at Westminster Hall for the public to visit and pay respects.
The funeral for the late sovereign is expected to be a characteristically Windsor blend of ancient tradition and modern practicalities, featuring tolling bells and half-mast flags, with social media accounts gone dark.
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin is currently resting in Balmoral Castle where she died Thursday. On Sunday, her remains will travel to Edinburgh, where they will rest in the throne room, according to Saturday’s statement.
A week before the state funeral services, members of the royal family will gather in Edinburgh for “a Service in St Giles’ Cathedral to receive the Coffin.” It will eventually be flown to Buckingham Palace before lying in state ahead of the funeral.
Prince William mourns in statement
Two days after Queen Elizabeth II’s death Prince William, now titled Prince of Wales by his father King Charles III, released a touching statement on the grief and gratefulness he’s feeling about the loss of his grandmother.
“I have had the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade. My wife has had twenty years of her guidance and support. My three children have got to spend holidays with her and create memories that will last their whole lives,” Prince William wrote.
Prince William finished his statement by thanking his late grandmother for her kindness and with words he said Queen Elizabeth II imparted about grief.
“My grandmother famously said that grief was the price we pay for love. All of the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be…
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