Royal Standard raised above Buckingham Palace for the first time of the King’s reign

By Stephen Mcilkenny

Assistant News Editor

Published 8th Sep 2022, 13:30 BST
Updated 9th Sep 2022, 14:46 BST
The Royal Standard was raised above Buckingham Palace for the first time of the King’s reign.

It comes after Charles III was appointed King following the death of the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, Elizabeth II.

King Charles III acceded to the throne immediately on the death of Elizabeth II, at the age of 96 in the sanctuary of Balmoral Castle.

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King Charles III and the Queen view tributes left outside Buckingham Palace, London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Friday September 9, 2022.King Charles III and the Queen view tributes left outside Buckingham Palace, London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Friday September 9, 2022.
King Charles III and the Queen view tributes left outside Buckingham Palace, London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Friday September 9, 2022.

The Queen’s son and successor King Charles III spoke of his grief soon after Buckingham Palace announced the death of the 96-year-old monarch, who died “peacefully” on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral.

There were cheers from the crowds as the King’s state Bentley arrived at the gates of the Palace.

He stepped from the car to greet the hundreds of well-wishers gathered outside.

Charles shook hands with countless members of the public lined up behind a barrier, thanking them for their good wishes.

Cheers rang out at Buckingham Palace as the King and Queen arrived, along with shouts of “God save the King”.