Charles III has been proclaimed as king at a ceremony at St James’s Palace.
Charles became king immediately following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, but a historic meeting formally confirmed his role on Saturday.
The Accession Council, a body made up of senior politicians, judges and officials, proclaimed him as the monarch in the State Apartments.
It is the first time the historic ceremony has been televised.
Flags lowered in mourning for the late Queen will fly full-mast after the Accession Council.
A wave of further proclamations will take place across the UK until Sunday, when flags will return to half-mast.
It comes after the King pledged to follow his “darling mama’s” life of service in an emotional first address.
He told the nation on Friday evening of his “profound sorrow” at the loss of his mother, praising her warmth, humor and “unerring ability always to see the best in people.”
The King promised to serve the nation with the same “unswerving devotion” as the late Queen had during her 70-year reign.
Charles became king the moment his mother died, but the Accession Council is held as soon as possible after death of a sovereign to make a formal proclamation of the successor.
