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Breaking news: Charles formally announced as U.K.'s king by historic council, in the first live televised event of its kind. Follow our coverage.

King Charles III read and signed an oath as part of the Accession Council’s proclamation

, to uphold the church and facilitate the continuity of government — an oath taken by every sovereign at their Accession since George I in 1714. Flags will be flown at full staff for the next 24 hours in recognition of the new monarch before returning to half-staff for the reminder of the national mourning period. Gun salutes will also be fired.after stopping by the British Embassy in Washington to express his condolences.

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