King Charles III

She said she hoped Charles’ wife Camilla would be known as queen consort, and Charles took centre stage during Platinum Jubilee festivities

“Because she’s been the guiding light for the last 70-odd years.”

Currently, only 47% of 18- to 24-year-olds say Britain should continue to have a monarchy, compared with 86% of Britons aged 65 and over.

The King is no stranger to Northern Ireland’s political dynamics.

The challenges facing the Commonwealth in optimising its relevance and sustaining its unity will go some way to determining whether King Charles’ reign is a success

A guide to some of the key moments scheduled to take place on the second day after the Queen’s death.

While there are strong republican voices in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, Jamaica appears to be most likely to face the issue immediately, not least because appointing the new king might require a constitutional referendum.

At Buckingham Palace, the royal standard was raised for the first time in his reign. Hundreds gathered outside gave three cheers and shouted “God save the King” as he arrived in the state Rolls-Royce and began shaking hands with countless well wishers offering condolences.

Now the duchy has passed to William, there will be questions over what path he will choose and how he may shape the estate.