King Charles to be known as Charles III

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King Charles has announced he will be known as Charles III. Charles III was named King following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

In a statement Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” Paying tribute to his mum and former monarch, the King said: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. READ MORE: Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom's longest ruling monarch, dies aged 96 - latest updates “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother.

I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world. “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held.” The King's name was first referred to by Prime Minister Liz Truss.

In a statement on Thursday night, she said: “Today the Crown passes, as it has done for more than a thousand years, to our new monarch, our new head of state, his majesty King Charles III.” We have turned comments off on this story but you can share your tribute in our online condolence book.