King Charles III passed orders declaring the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral a public holiday in the United Kingdom.
During his official proclamation ceremony on Saturday, Charles passed two orders declaring the day of the Queen’s State Funeral a public holiday in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland respectively.
Then-Prince Charles immediately became king after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday (8). However, the official proclamation of the accession took place early this Saturday morning (10) at a ceremony of the Accession Council at St. James in London. He will continue with his name, as will his mother, and will be King Charles III.
The two-part Council meeting proclaims the new sovereign and mandates that the king sign an oath to uphold the safety of the Church in Scotland.
Charles did not participate in the first part of the ceremony, in which he was formally proclaimed British monarch.
At the Palace of St. James, in front of every living former British prime minister, Prime Minister Liz Truss, and other high-ranking politicians, Prince William and Queen Consort Camilla signed the proclamation with other officials.
After the first part, Charles entered the Throne Room at St. James, announced his mother’s death and acknowledged his duties as sovereign.
Paying tribute to Elizabeth II, he said that “her reign was unparalleled in duration, dedication and devotion. Even as we suffer, we give thanks for this more faithful life.”
“As I carry out the heavy task entrusted to me, and to which I now dedicate the remainder of my life, I pray for the guidance and help of Almighty God,” he added.
The monarch then signed the oath, which was supplemented with the signatures of the witnesses present.
The coronation ceremony for Charles III has yet to be held, and is expected to take place within a year.
Before assuming the crown, the country goes through a period of mourning that allows enough time for the act to be planned. The coronation is one of the richest traditions in England and this moment is like a joyous moment – so, too, it happens months after the monarch’s death.
This Friday (9), Charles III made his first speech as King of the United Kingdom. In a recorded speech, he paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and expressed “love to Harry and Meghan”. Read the full speech here.
Source: CNN Brasil
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