7 ways the monarchy has changed under King Charles III

Erin McDowellSep 8, 2023, 23:21 IST

King Charles III.Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

King Charles III ascended the throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth on September 8, 2022.
The king has been more approachable than his mother, accepting kisses from members of the public.

King Charles III is wrapping up his first year as monarch of the United Kingdom.

In the year since Queen Elizabeth II's death on September 8, 2022, Charles has taken on his new role as king in stride with a pared-down coronation and renewed focus on modernizing the monarchy. However, his first year as king has also been marked by a steady decline in positive public perception of the royal family and high-profile anti-monarchist protests.

Here are seven key ways the monarchy has changed under King Charles' leadership.

One of the most obvious changes in the monarchy is the new titles many members of the royal family now have.

Kate Middleton and Prince William look at each other on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation of King Charles.Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

King Charles has shown himself to be a more approachable monarch than his mother.

A woman kisses King Charles' hand outside Buckingham Palace on September 9, 2022.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Charles has also taken steps to be an inclusive leader and has taken a stand on humanitarian issues.

King Charles III.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

His coronation was noticeably pared down compared to his mother's.

King Charles and Prince William at a coronation rehearsal.Chris Jackson/Buckingham Palace via Getty Images/Handout via REUTERS

As the future king and queen, Prince William and Kate Middleton appear to be stepping up their roles, while shirking the family drama that's followed them for years.

Prince William serves a beer during a visit to the Dog & Duck Pub in central London on May 4, 2023.JAMIE LORRIMAN/POOL/AFP/Getty Images

However, it's not all smooth sailing for the royals. An April survey found that King Charles' approval rating had fallen slightly since he took the throne.

The royal family in the Royal Box ahead of the coronation concert at Windsor Castle on May 7.Kin Cheung-WPA Pool/Getty Images

Anti-monarchist protests also appear to have gained traction in the year since Charles took the throne.

Anti-monarchists are expected to protest at King Charles' coronation.Jon Super/Pool/AFP via Getty Images ; Samir Hussein/Pool/WireImage/Getty Images

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