At the age of 73 and after spending 70 years as heir to the throne, Charles has become King. Following the death of the Queen, Charles III automatically succeeded the throne, but will not be formally proclaimed King until an Accession Council is held at St James’s Palace in London on Saturday. “I always wonder what meddling is, I always thought it was motivating,” he said in Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70, a 2018 documentary. King Charles III is now head of state in 14 countries outside the UK — a legacy of British colonization. As Andrew walked alongside his mother, the Queen held on to his elbow for support as she moved carefully and slowly to her seat.

Source: The Times September 09, 2022 09:30 UTC