LONDON : After the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth on September 8, Prince Charles has become king of the United Kingdom and 14 other realms, ending a wait of more than 70 years – the longest by an heir in British history.
Buckingham Palace confirmed Thursday that the new monarch would be known as King Charles III.
Prince Charles has ascended the throne. Charles, 73, had been the Prince of Wales , the title reserved for future British kings-in-waiting for longer than anyone else in the history of the United Kingdom’s monarchy.
The role will be daunting. His late mother was overwhelmingly popular and respected, but she leaves a royal family that has seen reputations tarnished and relationships strained, including over lingering allegations of racism against Buckingham Palace officials.
