Queen Elizabeth II live updates: Charles III proclaimed as king
NBCJUL 2022
Despite King Charles III's clear grief, he has made a keen effort to meet the public and thank them for their well-wishes. These crucial first impressions will set the tone for the rest of his reign. Although he's having to juggle his duties with leading the UK through a time of sorrow, there's clear belief that he will be successful at meeting the task ahead.
The death of the Queen is sad news and brings a crisis in the very identity and purpose of the monarchy itself, and the complexities and crises that have plagued the rest of the royal family have and will continue to see the end of her era prompt furious debate. Times have changed since the beginning of the Queen's reign, and so must the ruling class.