King Charles greets crowds outside Buckingham Palace
King Charles III arrives in Londongreeted by thousands of followers. King Charles III and Camilla are greeting crowds outside Buckingham Palace gates where thousands gathered following the death of the Queen and the assession of a new monarch.
The Queen’s body is still in Balmoral.
Charles heading to Buckingham Palace
King Charles III and Camilla are en route to Buckingham Palace.
Charles to be proclaimed live on TV
Charles will be officially proclaimed as King on Saturday, attended by his son Prince William.
The event will be live on TV.
It is set to take place at 10 am and will be attended by Privy Councillors, serving government ministers and could also include former ministers and prime ministers.
As outlined in the London Bridge protocol – which is the protocol that outlines the activities following the Queen’s death.
The King will attend the second part of the meeting to make a declaration and sign an oath to uphold the security of the Church of Scotland and the continuity of government.
After the meeting, the Principle Proclamation announcing Charles as King will be read at 11 am from the balcony at St James’s Palace.
King Charles III arrives in London
Breaking News King Charles III arrives in London – The new King has touched down in London after leaving Scotland this morning following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II yesterday afternoon.