Charles III

Charles III in 2017.

Charles III (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is the King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He became king when his mother, Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022. He was formally proclaimed King after a meeting of the Accession council on Saturday 10 September, 2022. His son, Prince William, had the title Prince of Wales conferred upon him (given to him) during a televised speech by His Majesty the King on Friday 9th September, 2022. William inherits this title from his father, because as the King of the UK, he cannot hold both titles.

Early life

Prince of Wales

Reign

Marriages

Titles and styles

• 14 November 1948 – 6 February 1952: His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Edinburgh
• 6 February 1952 – 8 September 2022: His Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall
  • in Scotland: 6 February 1952 – 8 September 2022: His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay
• 26 July 1958 – 8 September 2022: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
• 8 September 2022 – present: His Majesty The King