British King Charles III. The Australian and New Zealand presidency was announced at Sunday’s ceremony. He was succeeded by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday. The Associated Press reported.
British King Charles III. | Photo: Jane Barlow | Source: Reuters
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced earlier that Australia would be under the rule of Elizabeth II. Held September 22 as a day of mourning. On Thursday, Albanese will travel to London with Governor-General David Hurley for the Queen’s funeral on September 19 before returning to Australia on September 21.
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. It will be September 19. Charles III before him, will go on a tour of Britain
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“The next day will be declared a day of mourning and a funeral mass will be held,” the prime minister told ABC television. “Thus people will be able to the late Queen Elizabeth II. to honor.”
Governor-General Hurley has officially declared Elizabeth’s son, King Charles III, the Head of State of Australia. This happened at an official ceremony in Parliament in Canberra.
As a sign of respect for Elizabeth II. Australia’s national flags were flown at half mast and a portrait of the deceased queen was featured on the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Party in New Zealand
Charles III as President of New Zealand on Sunday, the ceremony was held in the New Zealand Parliament in Wellington.
“King Charles has always shown that he cares about our country. I have no doubt that this relationship will now deepen,” New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
The funeral of Elizabeth II. The office of South Korean President Jong Suk-yeol announced on Sunday that he also plans to attend.
