Watch | When will King Charles III be crowned and what are his powers?

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Updated - September 13, 2022 08:15 pm IST

Published - September 13, 2022 07:40 pm IST

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Britain's King Charles III delivers his address to the nation and the Commonwealth from Buckingham Palace, London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. AP/PTI(AP09_09_2022_000361B)

Britain's King Charles III delivers his address to the nation and the Commonwealth from Buckingham Palace, London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. AP/PTI(AP09_09_2022_000361B) | Photo Credit: Yui Mok

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son and heir Charles was immediately made King of England. He was proclaimed King Charles III on September 10, 2022, but has not been crowned yet.

Preparation for the coronation is underway. It will happen only after the royal family’s mourning period is over.

As the King of England, he also becomes the head of Commonwealth.

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Britain's King Charles III delivers his address to the nation and the Commonwealth from Buckingham Palace, London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. AP/PTI(AP09_09_2022_000361B)

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