In pictures: Charles III proclaimed king of England

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Britain's King Charles III speaks during a meeting of the Accession Council in the Throne Room inside St James's Palace in London on Septembre 10, 2022 © Jonathan Brady, AFP

A ceremonial Accession Council proclaimed Charles III to be Britain's new king Saturday morning following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II at age 96 on Thursday. The new king promised in his speech to emulate his mother during his rule, signed an oath to uphold the rights of the Church of Scotland, and met with members of the government in Buckingham Palace. Several members of the royal family were also seen greeting mourners. Follow the events of the day in pictures.

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