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King Charles III

The reign of the new King is now under way – long live The King

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8th September 2022

The King’s reign has begun.

The death of Her Majesty The Queen, on September 8th 2022, brings to an end the rule of Elizabeth II and starts the reign of her eldest son who is now His Majesty The King.

The formal accession council will take place in London on September 9th 2022.

His Majesty will remain at Balmoral Castle overnight, before returning to London in the morning.

The King’s regnal name has not yet been revealed.

The Queen is dead, long live The King.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.