Powerful photos show King Charles' first month as monarch
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King Charles has been monarch of the United Kingdom for one month.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images, Andrew Milligan/Pool/Getty Images
- Saturday, October 8, marked one month since King Charles III took the British throne.
- Charles became monarch upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles became monarch upon the Queen's death on September 8. He was photographed leaving Balmoral Castle the following day.
King Charles leaves Balmoral on September 9 following the death of Queen Elizabeth. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Later that day, the king traveled to London where he met thousands of well-wishers who paid their respects to the late Queen at Buckingham Palace.
The Victoria Memorial was surrounded by onlookers. Maria Noyen/Insider
Charles received a warm welcome from the public, with one woman kissing his hand while others chanted "long live the king."
A woman kisses King Charles' hand outside Buckingham Palace September 9. Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images
He also met with the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was the last prime minister to meet the Queen two days before her death.
King Charles meets with Liz Truss on September 9. YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
This was followed by a televised speech in which Charles paid tribute to the Queen and announced that Prince William would inherit his former title, Prince of Wales.
King Charles gives a speech after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Family/Instagram
On September 10, Charles and Camilla were formally proclaimed King and Queen Consort by the Accession Council. It marked the first time the historic ceremony was televised.
King Charles III speaking at the Accession Council meeting in September. The Royal Family/YouTube
Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward walked behind the Queen's coffin in Edinburgh, Scotland, on September 12 as it was relocated from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral.
King Charles was joined by Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward. PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Charles and his siblings then stood guard around the Queen's coffin for the Vigil of the Princes, a traditional ceremony that lasted for around 10 minutes.
King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and Prince Andrew at the Vigil of the Princes. WPA Pool / Pool / Getty Images
After the Queen's death, Charles and Camilla made several public appearances in the UK. They visited Belfast in Northern Ireland on September 13.
King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, arrive in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday. Liam McBurney/pool via AP
During the visit, Charles was caught on camera venting his frustrations over a leaky pen, saying: "I can't bear this bloody thing!"
King Charles got frustrated over a leaky pen in Northern Ireland. CBS News/Twitter
Later that evening, Charles was seen with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a rare photo as they waited for the Queen's coffin to arrive at Buckingham Palace from Scotland.
A close-up photo shows Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and King Charles through a window of Buckingham Palace. Jeremy Selwyn - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Charles and his siblings held another vigil on September 16 at Westminster Hall in London, where Queen Elizabeth's coffin remained until the funeral.
Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Princess Anne, Britain's Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward attend a vigil for Queen Elizabeth II, as she lies in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, London, September 16, 2022. Daniel Leal/Pool Photo via AP
Queen Elizabeth's funeral took place at London's Westminster Abbey on September 19. Members of the royal family joined the military in a procession through central London before the ceremony.
The procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. BBC News
Charles and Camilla were joined by his siblings as well as William and Kate and their eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, in the front row.
The royal family at the Queen's funeral. BBC News
Charles left a note on the Queen's coffin, which read: "In loving and devoted memory," and signed it, "Charles R," his new signature as monarch.
King Charles during Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at St. George's Chapel. Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Charles and Camilla visited Dunfermline in Scotland on October 3 to mark the town being named a new city as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, visit Dunfermline on October 3. Andrew Milligan - Pool/Getty Images
Charles, wearing a kilt, received a welcoming reception from members of the public in his first visit to the city as monarch.
King Charles greets well-wishers in Dunfermline. Andrew Milligan - Pool/Getty Images
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