King Charles III has been formally proclaimed as King following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Charles became King on Thursday (local time) after the Queen died aged 96 at her Scottish residence, following 70 years on the throne.
The next day, King Charles flew down from Scotland to London and delivered his first speech as sovereign.
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11:08pm - The Proclamation ceremony at the Royal Exchange is over.
11:05pm - The second Proclamation has been read by the Clarenceux King of Arms, Tim Duke, followed by trumpets, the national anthem God Save the King and three cheers.
10:55pm - The Procession arrives at the Royal exchange.
10:50pm - The second Proclamation will be read from the steps of the Royal Exchange.
The ceremony will be similar to the previous one at St James's Palace.
The State Trumpeters will sound a Royal Salute, the band will play the national anthem and three cheers will be called.
10:15pm - The Ceremony at St James's Palace has ended.
The State Trumpeters and the Heralds are forming a vehicle procession and are driving to the Royal Exchange where a further Proclamation will be read.
10:07pm - The Garter King of Arms declares "three cheers for His Majesty the King", followed by "hip-hip" and "hooray" three times.
10:06pm - The national anthem God Save the King is playing and the gun salutes are fired.
10:05pm - The Garter King of Arms is reading the first and Principal Proclamation from the balcony above Friary Court.
10:00pm - The preceding resumes with the proclamation read from St James's Palace to the public in Friary Court.
State trumpeters are in position on the balcony with the King's Guards below in the court.
9:45pm - The Council proceedings are now over.
9:40pm - The King has been publicly proclaimed.
Penny Mordaunt reads the draft orders of the proclamation to be authorised, with King Charles III approving them one by one.
He signed two final proclamations, bowed at the counsellors, who bow back, and now left the throne room at St James's Palace.
The platform party then leaves and privy counsellors are invited to sign the proclamation.
Mordaunt thanked them for attending.
9:30pm - King Charles III has taken the oath related to the security of Scotland and signed the confirmation he has taken the oath.
The oath is also signed by witnesses including Camilla, Queen Consort, and William, Prince of Wales.
9:25pm - King Charles III is giving his personal declaration.
"My mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service. My mother's reign was unequalled in its duration, dedication and devotion," he said.
"Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life. I am deeply aware of this deep inheritance and of the grave duties and responsibilities which are now passed to me."
9:20pm - King Charles III has arrived and the second part of the ceremony begins.
9:10pm - The proclamation has been signed by the Queen Consort, the Prince of Wales, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, the Archbishop of York and the prime minister.
9:05pm - The proclamation has been read out and Prince Charles Philip Arthur George is now King Charles III.
9:00pm - Lord President of the Privy Council Penny Mordaunt formally announces the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
8:55pm - The Accession Council will meet at 9pm (NZ time) to proclaim King Charles III as the new sovereign at St James's Palace.
The occasion will be televised for the first time in history.
The King will not be present for the first part of the council, but his son Prince William will be.
The King will then hold his first privy council and afterwards, he will make his declaration about Queen Elizabeth II's death and vow to preserve the Church of Scotland.
At 10pm (NZ time), the Principal Proclamation is read from the balcony at St James’s Palace, accompanied by gun salutes.
A second proclamation will be made at the Royal Exchange in the City of London.
8:30pm - UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has arrived for the Accession Council.
All six living former prime ministers are expected to join her at the council this morning.
Inside St James's Palace, Truss will meet her Conservative colleague Penny Mordaunt who, as Lord President of the Privy Council, will announce the death of the Queen during the ceremony.
8:15pm - The Scottish capital Edinburgh is preparing for Queen Elizabeth's coffin to arrive.
Her Majesty's body is expected to be moved from her home in Balmoral to Edinburgh on Sunday (local time).
Roads have been closed and barriers erected in the Capital to prepare for the coffin.
After this, members of the public will be allowed to file past the coffin in St Giles Cathedral in the Scottish capital before it travels to London on Tuesday (local time), where it will be taken to Buckingham Palace before the big ceremonial procession.
7:30pm - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has sent her condolences to King Charles following the death of his mother.
"On behalf of the Government of New Zealand I wish to express my sincere condolences on the death of Her Majesty The Queen, your mother," Ardern wrote in the letter.
"As Queen of New Zealand, Her Majesty was loved for her grace, calmness, dedication, and public service. Her affection for New Zealand and its people was clear, and it was an affection that was shared."
Read the rest of Ardern's letter here.
5:50pm - While Charles automatically became King upon the Queen's death, he will have the official proclamation later on Saturday which will constitutionally recognise his sovereignty.
Starting at 9pm (NZ time) the King will be formally proclaimed at the Accession Council at St James's Palace in London.
The first public proclamation is due to take place from the Friar Court balcony of St James's Palace at 10pm and royal gun salutes will be fired.
4:30pm - Japan's Emperor Naruhito plans to attend the Queen's funeral, Japanese media reported.
The funeral, which will be held on September 19 (NZ time), would be the Emperor's first overseas trip since 2019.
Empress Masako and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are also considering attending the funeral as well.
Kishida said Queen Elizabeth made a "great contribution" towards strengthening Japan's ties with Britain during a tribute following Her Majesty's death.
"[Her death] is a great loss not only to the British people but also to the international community."
4:00pm - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reminds Kiwis who would like to leave their own tribute and condolences to the Queen to write in the condolence books available at local libraries or council offices around the country.
Ardern said she started the day by reading tributes to the Queen from around the world.
3:30pm - Charles has now become Britians new King, but who is the next heir to the throne?
The top 10 successors:
- Prince William, the eldest son of King Charles and the late Princess Diana
- Prince George of Cambridge, the eldest child of William and his wife Catherine
- Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, the second child of William and Catherine
- Prince Louis of Cambridge, the youngest child of William and Catherine
- Prince Harry, the younger son of Charles and Dianna
- Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, Harry and his wife Meghan's first child
- Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, Harry and Meghan's youngest child
- Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s second-eldest son
- Princess Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Andrew and his former wife Sarah
- Sienna Elizabeth, the first child of Beatrice and Edoardo
2:20pm - The New Zealand Flag will be flown at full mast on Proclamation Day from 8am to 5pm September Sunday 11 on all government and public buildings. This applies to all government departments, buildings and naval vessels which have flagpoles and normally fly the New Zealand Flag, the Ministry of Culture and Heritage said.
2:00pm - Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro has sent a letter to King Charles III expressing her deepest condolences. Read the full letter below.
"Your Majesty,
"On behalf of the people of New Zealand, I wish to express our deepest condolences on the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We extend to Your Majesty, and all members of the Royal Family, our kind thoughts at this difficult time.
"New Zealand shares with all the people of Her Majesty's Realms grief at the loss of a cherished monarch and honoured leader. Her Majesty was much respected in New Zealand for her sense of duty and her life of service. We recall with fondness Her Majesty's ten visits to New Zealand, from the first in 1953/54, to the most recent in 2002.
"I remain, Your Majesty,
"Yours sincerely
"Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand."
1:40pm - Several commentators have described Queen Elizabeth II's reign as the "golden age" because of the dignified approach she took to serving her country.
Others thought the monarch's powers had weakened since the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Read more here.
1:05pm - More tributes to the Queen from around the world are below.
12:50pm - Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth with a wreath-laying ceremony at parliament house in Canberra.
Albanese, Governor General David Hurley and other dignitaries proceeded through parliament to the Queen's Terrace, where they laid floral wreaths at the foot of a bronze statue of the Queen.
12:40pm - Paddington Bear earlier posted a heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth, having only bonded with the monarch as part of her Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in June - in a short video that had seen tears of joy from those watching it.
12:28pm - As the UK mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96, there's some speculation as to what will happen to the Queen's beloved dogs.
She left behind two corgis, Muick and Sandy, and a dorgi (dachshund and corgi mix) named Candy. The Queen also had a prize-winning cocker spaniel called Lizzie, which joined the royal household in January.
12:22pm - While personal style may be seen as a small, if not trivial part of Queen Elizabeth's legacy, the impact the royal family has on fashion cannot be overstated.
From Princess Diana to Kate Middleton and the Queen herself, the royals' carefully chosen attire can reflect changing times and attitudes, as well as capturing the zeitgeist of their era.
In remembrance of Queen Elizabeth, Newshub lifestyle editor Lana Andelane collated a small selection of the iconic ensembles she wore throughout her life in homage to her classic yet unique style.
12:12pm - During his earlier address, King Charles conveyed his love for Prince Harry and Meghan - despite the rift within the family.
"I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas," King Charles said in the solemn televised speech.
12pm - A ceremony to proclaim the accession of King Charles will take place on Sunday in Wellington, the office of the Prime Minister says.
The ceremony will commence at 12:30pm, following Cabinet and executive council meetings.
11:40am - Below are a series of images captured of King Charles' first day as monarch.
11:20am - Flags are flying at half-mast, candles have been lit and flowers laid as countries around the world mark Queen Elizabeth's death.
Below is a collection of some of the tributes:
11:05am - Queen Elizabeth was upbeat, recalled childhood memories and shared her anguish over the war in Ukraine, says a Scottish clergyman who dined with the monarch just days before her death.
As Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields was invited last weekend to give a sermon at the local parish church Queen Elizabeth usually attended while at Balmoral Castle.
10:50am - King Charles was visibly emotional after making his first speech as monarch, as seen in the behind-the-scenes footage below.
10:40am - Camilla, the second wife of King Charles, is now the Queen Consort. Click here for a breakdown of what is known about her new role.
10:32am - The minister charged with navigating the complex relationship between Māori and the Crown, Kelvin Davis, says the focus right now is on mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth.
During a Newshub Nation special on Saturday morning, Davis said there will be a time when "we have a conversation" on what the Queen's death means for Māori and the Crown.
10:15am - National Party leader Christopher Luxon tells Newshub Nation Queen Elizabeth gave New Zealand "incredible stability" and was an "incredible leader".
10am - With the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles has finally become King of the UK and 14 other realms, ending a wait of more than 70 years - the longest by an heir in British history.
The role will be daunting. His late mother was overwhelmingly popular and respected, but she leaves a royal family that has seen reputations tarnished and relationships strained, including over lingering allegations of racism against Buckingham Palace officials.
9:50am - Heartbreaking behind-the-scenes video has emerged of an emotional King Charles after recording his first speech as monarch.
9:40am - While some of his whānau aren't royalists, Māori Development Minister Jackson tells Newshub Nation "doesn't mean to say we don't respect" the Queen.
9:35am - Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson tells Newshub Nation Queen Elizabeth was a "unique and incredible" leader.
9:30am - The crowd clapped and cheered as King Charles met and greeted a line of fans behind a fence after arriving at his new London home on Friday (local time). Many shouted, "God Save the King" or "God bless you" and one woman even kissed him on the cheek.
But it was the crowds of people holding their phones out to get a shot of His Majesty that irked one of his bodyguards.
"Put your phones down... enjoy the moment," he snapped.
9:21am - The Bank of England has postponed an interest rate decision due to be made next week following the death of Queen Elizabeth, its first delay to a monetary policy meeting since it became operationally independent 25 years ago.
9:15am - Will we still be able to use our money following Queen Elizabeth's death? Click here for a breakdown of what happens to New Zealand's notes and coins that feature the Queen's face.
9:10am - Labour Party deputy leader Kelvin Davis tells Newshub Nation Queen Elizabeth showed "everybody what true service means".
9:05am - Queen Elizabeth's state funeral will likely take place on September 19 (local time), although the date has yet to be confirmed.
It's expected the funeral will be held at London's Westminister Abbey.
8:47am - Coming up next on Newshub Nation's Royal Special, the leaders of New Zealand's political parties will pay tribute to the Queen. Stay tuned.
8:40am - Speaking from London, Europe correspondent Lisette Reymer tells Newshub Nation the British people felt "great comfort" from hearing the King's speech.
8:30am - If you're just waking up, King Charles made his first address to the nation as monarch at 5am (NZ time) - where he paid tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth. You can watch and read the speech in full here.
8:27am - LIVE: Newshub Nation's special marking the death of Queen Elizabeth begins at 8:30am. Watch it in the video above.
8:20am - Netflix's Emmy-winning drama The Crown is pausing the filming of its sixth and final season on following the death of Queen Elizabeth.
8:08am - A reminder of the 15 UK Prime Ministers who served under Queen Elizabeth:
- Winston Churchill (Conservative, 1951-1955)
- Anthony Eden (Conservative, 1955-1957)
- Harold Macmillan (Conservative, 1957-1963)
- Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative, 1963-1964)
- Harold Wilson (Labour, 1964-1970)
- Edward Heath (Conservative, 1970-1974)
- Wilson (Second term, 1974-1976)
- James Callaghan (Labour, 1976-1979)
- Margaret Thatcher (Conservative, 1979-1990)
- John Major (Conservative, 1990-1997)
- Tony Blair (Labour, 1997-2007)
- Gordon Brown (Labour, 2007-2010)
- David Cameron (Conservative, 2010-2016)
- Theresa May (Conservative, 2016-2019)
- Boris Johnson (Conservative, 2019-2022)
- Liz Truss (Conservative, 2022-present)
8:05am - Regular business in the UK's parliament was replaced with a special session for lawmakers to pay tribute to the Queen on Friday (local time). Parliament will also convene on Saturday, something it rarely does, to approve a message of condolence to the King.
"Since last night's shocking news, we have witnessed the most heartfelt outpouring of grief at the loss of her late majesty, the Queen," UK Prime Minister Liz Truss told MPs.
"She was the rock on which modern Britain was built," said Truss, who Queen Elizabeth appointed just days ago in her last public duty. Truss was the 15th Prime Minister of the Queen's long reign.
8am - COMING UP: From 8:30am, there'll be a Newshub Nation special to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Until 10am, the show will reflect on the Queen's long and extraordinary reign.
Newshub Nation will also speak to our nation's leaders and leading thinkers about the future of our culture and politics in Aotearoa - without the Queen.
You can watch the special live in the video above.
7:40am - Former US President Donald Trump called the late Queen Elizabeth a "great woman" who never made mistakes.
"Who could be greater than what she's done? And she did it so long, so well and never made mistakes," Trump said on GB News.
7:30am - On Friday night, the Sydney opera house was lit up with an image of the Queen taken during her last visit to Australia.
7:18am - This weekend's English Premier League football matches have been postponed as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth.
7:14am - Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid an emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth in Britain's parliament.
7:10am - Daily Mail royal editor Rebecca English says King Charles' address was "exquisitely worded" and "beautifully pitched".
7am - King Charles described the death of his mother as the moment he had "been dreading" in the exchange with PM Liz Truss which was picked up by television cameras.
6:50am - UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has had her first meeting with King Charles after the new monarch returned to London, from Scotland, to cheering crowds outside Buckingham Palace who had come to pay their respects to the Queen.
6:45am - Royal commentator Peter Hunt describes King Charles' speech as "pitch perfect".
6:35am - Charles will officially be proclaimed King on Saturday (local time) at a meeting of the Accession Council held at St James's Palace followed by proclamations across the nation.
6:30am - In his televised message, King Charles reflected on his mother's promise she made in 1947, aged 21, to devote her life to the service of her people.
"As the Queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I too now solemnly pledge myself, throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the constitutional principles at the heart of our nation," he said.
6:20am - As the King arrived from Scotland at Buckingham Palace in London, he was meeted with applause and a crowd singing God Save The King.
6:05am - A crowd gathered outside Buckingham Palace to pay respects to the late Queen Elizabeth were rewarded with a surprise that brought cheers on a sombre day when King Charles came to shake hands and talk with dozens of well-wishers ahead of his address to the nation - his first public appearance since ascending the throne.
5:50am - All parliamentary business in the UK has been suspended until September 21, it's been confirmed.
5:40am - Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has confirmed he will attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral.
5:35am - In his address, King Charles praised his "darling wife" Camilla, now Queen Consort, and his eldest son and heir William and his daughter-in-law Kate, on whom he bestowed the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales.
5:30am - King Charles also called the late Queen an inspiration and example to him, praising her profound personal commitment to serving the people of the UK and her other realms.
The King also spoke of his profound sorrow at losing his mother, saying he felt it "beyond measure".
5:25am - During the speech, King Charles bestowed the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales on his eldest son William and daughter-in-law Kate, passing on the titles that he and his late wife Diana previously held.
"With Catherine [Kate] beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given," King Charles said.
Charles, who became Prince of Wales in 1958, automatically became king on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, on Thursday.
5:20am - King Charles also expressed his love for Prince Harry and Meghan, his son and daughter-in-law - a significant gesture towards a couple whose relationships with the rest of the family have been strained.
"I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas," Charles said in the solemn televised speech.
5:15am - In a solemn address to the nation, King Charles pledged to give lifelong service to the people of the UK and his other realms.
"As the Queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I too now solemnly pledge myself, throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the constitutional principles at the heart of our nation," the King said.
"And wherever you may live in the United Kingdom, or in the realms and territories across the world, and whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavour to serve you with loyalty, respect and love, as I have throughout my life."
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