The King’s Audiences – The Accession Council and Principal Proclamation
His Majesty is holding a number Audiences at Buckingham Palace during his first week as King. The King received leaders of the opposition parties. Ian Blackford, Leader of the Scottish National Party in the House of Commons: King’s Audiences – The Accession Council and Principal Proclamation
The King’s Audiences – The Accession Council and Principal Proclamation
This historic ceremony, which was filmed for the first time, started with a meeting held by the Privy Council. The Queen Consort and Prince of Wales were present.
The King’s Audiences – The Accession Council and Principal Proclamation
I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these Islands and of the Commonwealth Realms and Territories throughout the world.
The King’s Audiences – The Accession Council and Principal Proclamation
The King’s Audiences – The Accession Council and Principal Proclamation
In the meeting, the Privy Council officially proclaimed His Majesty as King Charles III. The King was present for the second part of the ceremony where he held his first Privy Council meeting.
After the Accession Council, the Principal Proclamation was made from the balcony overlooking Friary Court at St James’s Palace.
The King’s Audiences – The Accession Council and Principal Proclamation
The Proclamation was read by Garter King of Arms, accompanied by the Earl Marshal, other Officers of Arms and the Serjeants at Arms. The Accession Council and Principal Proclamation
