Charles III , the new monarch of Britain has been formally proclaimed as King.

He was formally proclaimed as King during a historic ceremony televised for the first time.

Charles’s role as King and the name he will use was confirmed during a meeting of the Accession Council at St James’s Palace in London.

Senior figures from national life including Camilla, Queen Consort, his son William, the new Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Liz Truss took part in the ceremony.

King Charles III has been formally proclaimed as the UK's new monarch. He pledged to "follow the inspiring example" of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at his confirmation ceremony. https://t.co/hxUo2xxjGm pic.twitter.com/aZpgmyiq1V

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