King Charles III takes oath at Accession Ceremony and says he will follow Queen's 'inspiring example'

King Charles III formally proclaimed monarch at the Accession Council ceremony in the State Apartments of St James's Palace

"I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me.

"It is the greatest consolation to me to know the sympathy expressed by so many to my sister and brothers. Opening proceedings Lord President of the Council Penny Mordaunt said: "My lords, it is my sad duty to inform you that Her Most Gracious Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away on Thursday the 8th of September 2022, at Balmoral Castle.

"Two - directing the Lord Chancellor to affix the great seal to the proclamation proclaiming His Majesty, King Charles III. "Six - directing the constable of His Majesty's Tower of London to give directions for the firing of guns at the Tower of London as soon as His Majesty is proclaimed.

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