Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II has become the new King of the United Kingdom. Prince Charles will now be called King Charles III and and the head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms.
Reacting to the news of his mother, King Charles III said, “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.”
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Buckingham Palace said in a statement, “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.”