Farewell to Elizabeth II, Charles is the new king

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With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, at 96, the eldest son Charles becomes king. After a life in the shadow of his mother, the Prince of Wales is crowned king at the age of 73 (he will turn 74 in November). Read also “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen Consort will stay at Balmoral tonight and return to London tomorrow”, reads the Buckingham Palace website. Flag at half mast on the official residence of the sovereign of the United Kingdom after the announcement of her death.