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 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…