King Charles III was formally named monarch in Australia and New Zealand on Sunday, in tandem ceremonies marking his ascension to the throne.
In Canberra, Governor-Normal David Hurley proclaimed “Prince Charles Philip Arthur George to be King Charles III, by grace of God, King of Australia”.
At an identical ceremony in Wellington, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hailed Charles, saying he “has lengthy had an affection for Aotearoa New Zealand, has constantly demonstrated his deep look after our nation”.
The 2 ceremonies have been relative formalities.
Each former British colonies have been impartial for many years however retain the monarch as their head of state.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who will go away for London this week to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, introduced that September 22 could be a public vacation in Australia to mark her loss of life.