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The King’s first great appearance
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Prince William and Queen Camilla listen to the speech of the new King Charles III. before the Accession Council
(Photo: JONATHAN BRADY/AFP)
Prince Charles becomes King Charles III at St. James’ Palace. sworn and proclaimed. With a ritual that catapults you back a few centuries while watching.
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Michael Neudecker, London
Excuse me, the woman says to one of the many security guards in the neon yellow signal jackets on the mall to Buckingham Palace, can you get to the palace? “Of course,” replies the polite steward, “but it could be busy up there,” which is the British euphemism for forget it.
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