Charles Prince of Wales

2022 - 9 - 8

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Who succeeds Queen Elizabeth II? Here's who is next in line to the ... (The Washington Post)

Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, becomes king with Queen Elizabeth's death.

The [royal family gathered at her bedside](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-health/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2) in Balmoral Castle in Scotland. [has died at age 96](https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2).

When Queen Elizabeth Dies, Charles Will Become King — Here's ... (Forbes)

Elizabeth is under medical supervision over concerns for her health, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday.

Earlier this year, Elizabeth indicated she would like Charles’ second wife, [Camilla](https://www.forbes.com/sites/annakaplan/2022/02/05/queen-elizabeth-says-her-sincere-wish-is-for-camilla-to-be-queen/?sh=6e6d549e5dc1), to become queen consort rather than princess consort—a move widely seen as Elizabeth’s [endorsement](https://www.forbes.com/sites/annakaplan/2022/02/05/queen-elizabeth-says-her-sincere-wish-is-for-camilla-to-be-queen/?sh=6e6d549e5dc1) of the couple after their many [rocky years](https://www.forbes.com/sites/annakaplan/2022/02/05/queen-elizabeth-says-her-sincere-wish-is-for-camilla-to-be-queen/?sh=6e6d549e5dc1) in the public eye. [Cavalier King Charles Spaniels](https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/english-toy-spaniel-history-behind-great-britains-king-charles-spaniel/) were reportedly named after him. [official head of state](https://www.royal.uk/role-monarchy), they no longer play a political or executive role in the British government. [placed under medical supervision](https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2022/09/08/queen-under-medical-supervision-as-doctors-are-concerned-for-her-health/?sh=52ce3550140e) by her doctors out of concern for her health. King Charles I was executed for treason in 1649 amid the English Civil War, and his son Charles II dealt with the both the Great Plague of London and Great Fire of London during his time on the throne. Charles has stepped up to [take over](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/07/queen-elizabeth-role-reduced-mobility-issues-prince-charles-more-responsibilities) some of his mother’s royal duties over the past few years. The news comes after 96-year-old Elizabeth [suffered from health issues](https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2022/09/08/covid-sprained-back-mobility-issues-what-we-know-about-the-queens-health-in-recent-months/?sh=2432d0a5484f) over the past year. [Queen Elizabeth, U.K.’s Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dead At 96](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-uks-longest-reigning-monarch-dead-at-96/?sh=ef813cf29f3f) (Forbes) [Queen Elizabeth Says Her ‘Sincere Wish’ Is For Camilla To Be Queen](https://www.forbes.com/sites/annakaplan/2022/02/05/queen-elizabeth-says-her-sincere-wish-is-for-camilla-to-be-queen/?sh=6e6d549e5dc1) (Forbes) [‘Operation London Bridge’: Inside Plans For Queen Elizabeth’s Death And Funeral](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/09/08/operation-london-bridge-inside-plans-for-queen-elizabeths-death-and-funeral/?sh=5923ea5e713f) (Forbes) [Covid, Sprained Back, Mobility Issues: What We Know About The Queen’s Health In Recent Months](https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2022/09/08/covid-sprained-back-mobility-issues-what-we-know-about-the-queens-health-in-recent-months/?sh=2432d0a5484f) (Forbes) [Queen Under Medical Supervision As Doctors Are ‘Concerned For Her Health’](https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2022/09/08/queen-under-medical-supervision-as-doctors-are-concerned-for-her-health/?sh=52ce3550140e) (Forbes) Charles’ regnal title comes with some royal baggage. Senior members of the royal family, including William, Andrew and Elizabeth’s third son Edward and his wife Sophie were [photographed arriving in Scotland](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-william-drives-andrew-sophie-27943404) to be with the queen. [died](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-uks-longest-reigning-monarch-dead-at-96/) Thursday afternoon, the crown was immediately [passed on](https://www.royal.uk/succession) to her eldest son and heir, now King Charles III, as part of the United Kingdom’s constitutional monarchy system. [stepped down](https://www.forbes.com/sites/isabeltogoh/2020/02/19/harry-and-meghan-will-no-longer-be-senior-royals-after-march-31st/) as senior working royals in 2020.

Who will succeed Queen Elizabeth II? Will Prince Charles be King ... (NationalWorld)

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Prince William could only become King if Prince Charles chose to abdicate. “That would require legislation, as happened with the Declaration of Abdication Act 1936. Who will succeed Queen Elizabeth II? Prince Charles will automatically become King after the Queen dies. Prince Charles will automatically become king after The Queen passes. Will Prince Charles be King - can Queen decide who will take the throne

Queen Elizabeth II dead: Prince Charles becomes King Charles III (Metro)

Queen Elizabeth II dead: King Charles, previously the Prince of Wales, takes to the throne aged 73.

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). ‘We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. [here](https://metro.co.uk/how-to-subscribe-to-metro-news-notifications/). [ news page](https://metro.co.uk/news/). [Charles, Camilla and William travel to Balmoral to be with the Queen](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/charles-camilla-and-william-travel-to-balmoral-to-be-with-the-queen-17324817/?ico=more_text_links) [Find out more »](https://metro.co.uk/news-updates-newsletter/) [ Charles, the Prince of Wales](https://metro.co.uk/tag/prince-charles/), and her grandsons, the Duke Of Cambridge, [Prince William](https://metro.co.uk/tag/prince-william/) and the Duke of Sussex, [Prince Harry.](https://metro.co.uk/tag/prince-harry/) [ live blog](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queens-health-latest-concerns-royal-family-gather-head-to-balmoral-16453313/) for the latest updates. Or you can submit your videos and pictures [here](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/). [Buckingham Palace](https://metro.co.uk/tag/buckingham-palace/?ico=auto_link_news_P3_LNK1). [King Charles said in a statement](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/king-charles-makes-his-first-statement-after-death-of-his-mother-the-queen-17329422/): ‘The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. [Prince Charles](https://metro.co.uk/tag/prince-charles/?ico=auto_link_news_P1_LNK1) is the new King and head of state of the United Kingdom and 15 commonwealth nations following the death of his mother.

Prince Charles becomes King following Queen's death and names ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Following the sad death of the Queen at the age of 96 today at Balmoral, Prince Charles has now become the monarch at the age of 73 with his wife Camilla ...

Throughout history those in the role have held considerable influence - most famously Prince Albert when he served as Prince Consort to Queen Victoria. "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. It is formed of two parts. His statement came just under an hour after it was confirmed: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. He will also probably take on the title Prince of Wales at some point - although it is not a given that William will get the title, as it has to be bestowed upon the heir by the monarch. Charles will make a personal declaration about the Queen and then take the oath to preserve the Church of Scotland – because in Scotland there is a division of powers between Church and State. He is now head of the armed forces and head of the Church of England, and also monarch of numerous Commonwealth realms. A royal consort is the spouse of a serving monarch, whose main duty is to provide support and companionship. First, the Privy Council – to which 200 of the 700-plus privy counsellors will be summoned – meets without the sovereign to proclaim the new monarch and arrange business relating to the proclamation. Despite his grief, duty calls for the new King at the start of this new royal era, demanding that he immediately turns his hand to matters of state as sovereign and leads the nation in mourning. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” In a statement this evening, he said: "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.

Is Prince Charles the King now? (Daily Express)

PRINCE CHARLES'S world has just been turned upside down following the death of his mother, the Queen, which automatically makes him the King. ‌

Charles, His Majesty the King, issued a statement following the announcement, which said: "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. [Prince Charles](/latest/prince-charles) is automatically the new monarch. "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."

Prince Charles is king after death of mother, Queen Elizabeth II (The Guardian)

Courtiers say Charles, 73, never wanted to think of accession as it meant death of beloved mother.

In 2014, one courtier who has known Charles for many years asked by the Guardian to suggest what kind of king he will be, said: “He will be true to his beliefs in his contributions. But with decades of active duty as the Prince of Wales behind him he will hope to rise to that task. They were joined at Balmoral by the Princess Royal, the Duchess of Cornwall, who is in line to become Queen consort, and the Prince of Wales. Charles will take over a role meant to represent stability in times of change, at a time of great political and social flux. In June he gave a very personal address to his “mummy” at a celebration of her platinum jubilee outside Buckingham Palace. Charles, 73, now King Charles, has been next in line to the throne for seven decades – by a distance the longest wait in the history of the British monarchy.