Charles III

Charles III is king of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, succeeding Elizabeth II in 2022. He was previously known as the Prince of Wales.

Elizabeth II: Elizabeth II was queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 1952 until her death in 2022. Her death ended the reign Charles succeeded.
Constitutional monarchy: A system in which a monarch is head of state under constitutional limits, with political power exercised by elected institutions. It defines the constitutional system in which Charles reigns.
House of Windsor: The House of Windsor is the reigning royal house of the United Kingdom, established in 1917. Charles belongs to the royal house that has held the British throne since 1917.
British royal family: The British royal family consists of the monarch and relatives who undertake public or constitutional roles. Charles's reign reshapes the family's duties and public standing.
Camilla, Queen Consort: Camilla is queen of the United Kingdom and wife of Charles III. Her public role alongside Charles changed with his accession.
Royal assent: Royal assent is the formal approval that turns a bill passed by a legislature into law. It is one of the monarch's remaining formal legislative functions.
Prince of Wales: The Prince of Wales is a title traditionally granted to the heir apparent to the British throne. Charles held the title for over six decades before becoming king.
Commonwealth of Nations: The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association of independent countries, most of which were once part of the British Empire. Charles became its ceremonial head in 2022, a role separate from being monarch of realms.
William, Prince of Wales: William is the elder son and heir apparent of Charles III. His position places the next succession within Charles's immediate family.
Crown prerogative: The Crown prerogative comprises executive powers formally held by the monarch and generally exercised on ministers' advice. It explains the source of executive powers formally vested in Charles.

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