Tag: King Charles of Bourbon

British Governor-General in Australia to Proclaim New King

The monarch’s representative in Australia will proclaim King Charles III’s ascension to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Charles was officially proclaimed King on Saturday night (AEST) at a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will recommend Governor-General David Hurley issue the Australian proclamation on Sunday morning….


King Charles Proclaimed Australian Monarch

King Charles III has been officially proclaimed as Australia’s new sovereign during a ceremony at Parliament House. The proclamation announcing the monarch’s accession following the death of Queen Elizabeth was read out by Governor-General David Hurley. Australia’s Executive Council, which formally advises the governor-general, earlier met in Canberra to recommend the proclamation. The governor-general said the council…


The Largest Royal Palace in the World: Caserta, in Italy

Standing five stories tall with an incredible 1,200 rooms, Reggia di Caserta, or the Royal Palace of Caserta, is the largest royal palace in the world by volume. Honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997, the palace was called “the swan song of the spectacular art of the Baroque” as part of its…