On September 8th, 2022, Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, who had been the British monarch with the longest reign, passed away at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was 96 years old. The announcement of her death was made public at 6:30 pm. Charles III, her eldest son, succeeded her as the monarch.
King Charles III left Balmoral the day after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II
King Charles III's first appearance after the announcement of the Queen's death was when he left Balmoral Castle for Buckingham Palace in London.
King Charles III of England during the ceremony of at St. James Palace in London for the proclamation of the king, September 10, 2022
The Royal Family of England was present at the wake of Queen Elizabeth II of England held at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh on September 12, 2022.
On September 14, 2022, Charles and Prince William, the Prince of Wales, took part in a ceremonial procession to transport the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in London, United Kingdom.
King Charles III of England meets members of the public in the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II near Lambeth Bridge in London, United Kingdom, on September 17, 2022.
King Charles III of England during the funeral ceremony in St. George's Chapel for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of England in Windsor, United Kingdom, September 19, 2022.
King Charles III of England and Camilla Parker Bowles, Queen Consort of England, attend a reception to thank the Aberdeenshire community in Ballater, Scotland, for their organization and support after the death of the Queen of England on October 11, 2022.
The new British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, in audience with King Charles III of England at Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom, on October 25, 2022.
At the Horse Guards Parade, The King and The Queen Consort cordially received The President at the Royal Pavilion. The Guard of Honour extended a ceremonial greeting before being examined by the President, accompanied by the playing of South African National Anthem, on November 22, 2022 in London.
On December 9, 2022, King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort visited Wrexham AFC in Wales, where they met with the club's co-owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Wrexham AFC, which was established in 1864, holds the distinction of being the third-oldest professional football team in the world. In late 2020, the club was purchased by Hollywood actors Reynolds and McElhenney.
Their Majesties, The King and The Queen Consort, graced the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, March 13. It was the first time The King attended the event as a monarch. The welcoming ceremony featured a traditional Māori greeting from Ngāti Rānana London Māori Club. The King fondly reminisced about his late mother's dedication to the Commonwealth family and how the event was a source of pride for her. He also spoke of the awe-inspiring diversity of the Commonwealth and its potential as a force for good.
King Charles III gives a speech during State Banquet at Schloss Bellevue, hosted by the President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender on March 29, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. On the first state visit of his reign, King Charles has promised to strengthen the relationship between Germany and the UK.
Addressing guests at a banquet, he expressed his conviction that the bond between Britain and one of the EU's key nations would only grow stronger in the future. Earlier in the day, the King and Queen Consort were greeted with a 21-gun salute and a fighter jet fly-past upon their arrival at Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
King Charles III made history as the first British monarch to give a speech at Germany's parliament in Berlin. During his inaugural state visit with the Queen Consort, Charles highlighted the strong historical ties between the two nations and paid tribute to the friendship that his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, held with Germany.
King Charles III's State visit to France, originally planned from 26 to 29 March, was postponed. This decision came after the French and British Governments agreed to delay the visit due to the upcoming national day of action against pension reforms in France on Tuesday 28 March 2023.
During their visit to "Yorkshire's food capital", the King and Queen Consort had the opportunity to indulge in gin, macarons and gelato. They were welcomed by local food and drink producers at the Talbot Yard Food Court in Malton, North Yorkshire. Despite the rain, hundreds of people gathered in the foodie destination and market town to greet the royal visitors. As Queen Camilla, this was Camilla's first official engagement since the unveiling of her new title on the invitations for the King's coronation in May.
The first Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II was attended by the King and other important royals. Accompanied by the Queen Consort Camilla, Prince Charles was joined by his siblings, the Princess Royal and Duke of York, who followed immediately behind. Additionally, the Prince and Princess of Wales were in attendance along with their children.
On April 6, 2023, King Charles has participated in an age-old Easter custom for the first time. Joining forces with the Queen Consort, the monarch dispensed specially designed coins at York Minster as part of a day's worth of visits in the area. Each sachet contained a memento toasting the King's impending 75th birthday, as well as one commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation. The act of royal gift-giving on Maundy Thursday traces its roots back to the year AD 600.
A new portrait of the King was unveiled: near an old oak tree, in civilian clothes, Charles III celebrates his birthday, but also his appointment as Keeper of Windsor Park.
