The first public reading this Saturday, from the balcony of the courtyard of the London palace of Saint James, of the proclamation of King Charles III was accompanied by cannon salutes and an interpretation of the national anthem, in which from now on the "God save to the queen" for "God save the king".
The ceremonial military office known as Garter King of Arms read "the first and foremost Proclamation", culminating in a fanfare and military parade, which will also be recited in the former City of London (today its financial center) and in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The King of Arms called at the end for "three cheers for his majesty the king", to which the Kingsguard responded with cheers and raising their bearskin caps.
Previously, the Ascension Council - a ceremonial institution that is only convened when there is a new monarch - pronounced this same proclamation inside the palace, in which the death of Isabel II and her succession by Carlos III are formally confirmed, although in reality the heir replaced automatically after his death last Thursday.
The Council, made up of political and social authorities, states in very formal and ancient language that, after the death of the sovereign, the crown passes to her eldest son.
"The Lords Spiritual and Temporal of this Realm, and Members of the House of Commons together with other Members of Her Late Majesty's Privy Council and Representatives of the Realms and Territories, Aldermen, Citizens of London and others, with one voice and With the consent of our tongue and heart, we publish and proclaim that Prince Carlos Felipe Arturo Jorge has now become, due to the death of our sovereign of happy memory, our only legitimate and happy lord, Carlos III," the text reads.
The declaration then promises "faith and obedience with humble affection", wishing him a long reign.
During today's session, the new king of the United Kingdom will hold audiences with various religious and political leaders of the country, such as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, primate of the Anglican Church; again with the prime minister, Liz Truss, and her cabinet and with the opposition leaders in Parliament, led by Labor Keir Starmer.
While Carlos III assumes his new functions, preparations continue for the queen's state funeral, which is expected to be on September 19, although the official calendar has not been announced.
What has already been communicated is that that day, when leaders from around the world will come to London to bid farewell to Elizabeth II, will be declared a public holiday in the United Kingdom.
