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King Charles III acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. As the oldest person to become British monarch at age 73, Charles brought decades of experience to his new role as King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. His coronation took place on 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey.
Since becoming King, Charles has undertaken numerous official duties including meeting with Prime Ministers, conducting state visits, and hosting foreign dignitaries. He has continued his lifelong commitment to environmental causes, recently speaking at COP28 about the urgent need for climate action. In February 2024, Buckingham Palace announced that the King had been diagnosed with cancer and would be stepping back from public duties during treatment.
As Prince of Wales, Charles was known for his charitable work through The Prince's Trust and other organizations focused on issues like youth opportunity, education, and sustainability. He has long been an advocate for interfaith dialogue and has expressed his desire as monarch to be a defender of all faiths. The King's interests in architecture, organic farming, and traditional arts continue to shape his public persona.
Charles's path to the throne was marked by both triumph and controversy, from his 1981 fairytale wedding to Lady Diana Spencer to their subsequent divorce and his 2005 marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles, now Queen Camilla. His relationships with his sons, William, Prince of Wales and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, have faced public scrutiny, especially following Harry and Meghan's departure from official royal duties.
As the constitutional monarch, King Charles III plays a vital ceremonial and symbolic role in British public life. Through our NewsNow feed, stay informed about the latest developments in the King's reign, from policy speeches to royal tours, as he seeks to navigate the monarchy's place in the 21st century while upholding centuries of tradition.