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He is King!

Well, after a very celebratory weekend, we are starting on another new week. And, along with a new week is a newly crowned King!

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Some Little-Known Facts About King Charles III

Charles III Is the Oldest Person to Ascend to the British Throne

Prince of Wales sits in the House of Lords chamber.
Credit: ARTHUR EDWARDS/ AFP via Getty Images

Given that his mother and predecessor, Queen Elizabeth II, was the longest-reigning monarch in British history — ruling for over 70 years — it makes sense that Charles III holds the distinction of being both the longest-serving British heir-apparent and the oldest individual to assume the British throne.

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Words of King Charles III

On September 8, 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles ascended to the throne of the United Kingdom and its Commonwealth realms.

For the first time in most of their lives, the British found themselves ruled over by a king, with even the words of their national anthem changed — after 70 years of “God Save the Queen” — to reflect the new male monarch. The actual coronation of King Charles III is set to take place on May 6, 2023, with all the pomp and circumstance associated with the British royal family.

Here are a few of his thoughts:

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