King Charleshad reminders of his family surrounding him during a milestone in his new reign.
On Thursday, the King met with Prime Minister Liz Truss at Buckingham Palace for the first of their regular weekly audiences. LikeQueen Elizabethand other monarchs before him, King Charles will hold private audiences with the prime minister each week to discuss government matters. According to the British royal family’swebsite, which has not been entirely updated sinceQueen Elizabeth’s death last month to reflect the new monarch, “Though The Queen remains politically neutral on all matters, she is able to ‘advise and warn’ her ministers — including her Prime Minister — when necessary.”
Prince Harry, Prince Charles and Meghan Markle.Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Upon closer inspection, one image is a portrait fromPrince HarryandMeghan Markle’sroyal wedding in 2018.
Beside Meghan is her mother, Doria Ragland.Kate Middletonsits withPrincess Charlotteon her lap, whilePrince Williamsmiles behind them.
King Charles also displayed aphotofeaturing four generations of the royal family:Queen Elizabethwith her heirs in son Charles, grandsonPrince Williamand great-grandsonPrince George. The shot was taken aroundChristmas 2019and released to mark the start of a new decade in January 2020.
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King Charles returned to London this week afterspending time in Scotlandwith Queen Camilla following the state funeral and committal service forQueen Elizabeth, which took place on Sept. 19.
On Tuesday, Buckingham Palace announced that the King’scoronation will take place on May 6, 2023. “The Coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” the palace said.
source: people.com
