King Charles was 20 years old when he inherited the title of the Prince of Wales. I think he is looking forward to being King." He said: "It’s always been speculated that Charles, when he eventually takes over, will want to slim down the working royals at the heart of the family. In his biography, Jonathan Dimbleby wrote: "Prince Charles is far more aware of the prospective burdens of kingship than its pleasures."Īnalysts Jonathan Sacerdoti has previously told the Mirror about how the King plans to slim down and restructure the monarch. Friends close to the new King have previously spoken about how he is aware of the huge responsibility that comes with the crown.Īccording to the Mirror, his friend, Nicholas Soames, once said: "Being heir to the throne is not an ambition but a duty and one which will befall him on a sad moment later in his life." However, his official coronation ceremony is not likely to take place for some months after the accession as the UK observes a period of mourning and necessary preparations are made.Ĭharles III became the next in line to throne when he was just three years old. READ MORE: Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96Īfter the proclamation, Charles will read a declaration to take an oath to preserve the Church of Scotland. The King will be formally proclaimed monarch at the Accession Council at St James' Palace. The Monarch was the rightful heir based on the Succession of the Crown Act 2013. The Queen's eldest son, King Charles, has automatically ascended to the throne after her death. The nation is in mourning after Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96.īuckingham Palace released a statement yesterday afternoon to confirm Her Majesty has passed away.
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