Charles to be formally proclaimed king at historic accession council

Charles has automatically become king on the death of his mother, but an accession council is usually convened at St James’s Palace in London within 24 hours of the death of a sovereign. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Britain's new king will be formally proclaimed monarch at a historic accession council on Saturday.

Charles has automatically become king on the death of his mother, but an accession council is usually convened at St James’s Palace in London within 24 hours of the death of a sovereign.