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Carlos III is officially proclaimed as monarch in Australia and New Zealand


Carlos III was officially proclaimed this Sunday the new monarch of Australia Y New Zealand on taking over as King of the United Kingdom following the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, on Thursday.

The governments of both countries They held two events in front of their respective parliaments.

In Canberra, the Governor General, David Hurley, representative of the British monarchy in the oceanic country, extolled in a speech the figure of the “pleasant and glorious” Queen Elizabeth II and wished the new head of state of the United Kingdom, who will bear the name of Charles III, a “long and happy” reign.

“Her Majesty (Elizabeth II) was the only reigning monarch to visit Australia and It was clear from her first trip that she had a special place in our hearts.”noted the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanesein a statement indicating that the country will celebrate a day of national mourning on September 22.

In addition to government representatives, the ceremony in the Australian capital was also attended by representatives of the aboriginal minority who performed chants and the fire ritual in honor of the new monarch.

For her part, in Wellington, the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, thanked the “close bond” that the late monarch had with New Zealand and recalled the “deep affection” that Carlos III has shown with the country during his visits.

And just as one chapter closes, another begins. Ardern remarked in a ceremony that took place in English and in the Maori language.

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The acts in these oceanic countries follow a similar ceremony held yesterday in the UKfor the ascension to the throne of Carlos III after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96 and whose reign lasted 70 years.

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In addition to these two nations, Carlos III will also be proclaimed head of state in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu, in the Pacific region.


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