STRAIGHT TO WORK
Charles starts work already as he dutifully meets PM and Archbishop of Canterbury after being declared King today
CHARLES got straight down to business today as he met with the Archbishop of Canterbury and Liz Truss after being declared King.
The Monarch, 73, is dedicating the afternoon to a string of meetings with religious leaders and MPs.
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He kicked off proceedings at Buckingham Palace with The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
King Charles then hosted host PM Liz Truss and her Cabinet at 2.30pm.
He spoke with new Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.
The Monarch also met with leaders of the opposition parties and then the Dean of Westminster.
It comes as senior MPs begun the process of pledging their allegiance to the new King in a rare Saturday sitting a the House of Commons.
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Speaking at Parliament this afternoon, Ms Truss said: "I swear by almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law, so help me God."
Charles was today formally declared King in a historic Accession ceremony at St James' Palace.
He vowed to follow the Queen's "inspiring" example, saying: "I know how deeply you, the entire Nation - and I think I may say the whole world - sympathise with me in the irreparable loss we have all suffered.
"It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my Sister and Brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss.
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"To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my Mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.
"My Mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life."
At 11am, the Principal Proclamation of the King was given by the Garter King of Arms from the balcony above Friary Court.
He ended the declaration "God save the King" as history was made.
The Band of the Coldstream Guards and State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry then played the newly-revised anthem.
Three cheers were also given for the new monarch as trumpeters sounded the fanfare.
Smoke also filled the air as 41 guns were fired from Hyde Park and 62 at the Tower of London in a stunning salute.
There were also gun salutes at Cardiff Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Gibraltar, Colchester, York, Larkhill near Stonehenge, naval bases in Devonport and Portsmouth and a number of stations at sea.
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