By Sascha O’Sullivan Our new King, coming to the throne after his mother Elizabeth II, followed an ancient tradition on Saturday: the national proclamation of the accession of the new monarch. After a meeting of the Privy Council and the signing of documents, the Garter King of Arms – a senior ceremonial figure – made the proclamation from a balcony in St James’ Palace. While the rituals were carried out as they had been just over 70 years ago, there was innovation. For the first time, the whole event was televised, opening it to the public gaze. Charles III will follow in his late mother’s fo…
