How King Charles' life will change - from no passport or driving licence to moving home
10.09.2022 - 18:49
/ ok.co.uk
Charles is now officially King Charles III following the death of his mother Elizabeth II. Charles, 73, was automatically given the title, but has since been proclaimed as monarch in a moving ceremony witnessed by the public for the first time in British history.The Accession Council in the state apartments of London's St James’s Palace confirmed his role on Saturday morning. And while Charles, who has already undertaken a number of duties in the days since his mother died including meeting cheering crowds outside Buckingham Palace and giving a national address, has been preparing for the moment for his entire life, some big changes are about to happen.
For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter. As King, Charles will have his passport removed. When travelling overseas, he will not require a British passport, as a British passport is issued in the name of His Majesty, meaning it’s unnecessary for The King to possess one.
All other members of the Royal Family have passports. Charles will also have his driving licence removed, as like passports, they are issued in the monarch’s name. The new King will also change royal residences, as he'll be moved from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace.
Speaking on the BBC, Royal author Robert Hardman explained: "Eventually he will have to move into Buckingham Palace which monarchs never like doing very much. "It might be big and smart and famous, but he's very happy at Clarence House. When the Queen became Queen, she and Prince Philip really tried very hard to remain at Clarence House." It comes after Charles was officially proclaimed as monarch in a moving ceremony, which was attended by members of the Privy Council including senior politicians past and present,
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