The Proclamation of Charles III took place at St James’s Palace. The morning of 10 September will be remembered as the day on which the British monarchy repeated, after 70 years, a ceremonial accession to the throne.

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It was broadcast on television all over the world. At 10 a.m. British time, 11 a.m. Spanish time, this act of proclamation took place, which is an act of legitimisation of Charles III as a shire. He was accompanied by his son William, the new Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla.

It was a solemn act, but less showy than the coronation ceremony is likely to be in a few months’ time.

It was also the first time that it has been broadcast on television and one of the first actions Charles wanted to take is that on the day of his mother’s funeral, it will be a public holiday so that all Britons can say goodbye to her as she deserves. Either by going out into the streets or watching it on television.

Since this morning the flags have been fully flown again and tomorrow they will be flown at half-mast again.

St James’s Palace has been the place where this historic event has taken place, as for the first time it has been done in a public way. The British people were able to come to the area.

It lasted about an hour and a quarter and was characterised by its solemnity.
The King’s phrases were very eloquent and among them we highlight:
“I will strive to follow the inspiring example of my mother”.

His speech began with the formal announcement of the death of his mother, whom he knew to be loved by the whole world, a great consolation for his family.

The succession is automatic, so he ceased to be Prince of Wales from the moment of his mother’s death.

The constitutional process took place this morning, with the key moments of the oath and the initialling. This moment of initialling left us with one of the most curious images of the day when he asked with a gesture for the inkwell to be removed.
The Council of Accession has certified the throne of the Monarch. Charles III King of England and Northern Ireland. He has become the oldest heir to the throne, aged 73, and his mother took this step at the age of 25.

The first part of the proclamation, which was attended by some 700 people, began without his presence. After the President of the Privy Council announced the death of the Queen, a proclamation was read aloud in support of the successor who is now King.

God Save the King