King Charles III will travel from Balmoral to London on Friday, 9 September. He will be accompanied by his wife, Camilla, now Queen Consort, as reported by British broadcaster BBC.
At the moment the Queen died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to the heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales. The new monarch chose to be called Charles III, even though he could have chosen from any of his four names – Charles Philip Arthur George.
His wife Camilla will have the title Queen Consort – consort is the term used for the spouse of the monarch.
According to the BBC, it is expected that Charles will be officially proclaimed King on Saturday, 10 September, at St James’s Palace in London.
More details to be confirmed, but it is expected that today, 9 September, the new King will hold an audience with Prime Minister Liz Truss at Buckingham Palace.
Later, at noon (local time) on Friday, 9 September, the parliament will gather for MPs to pay respect to the Queen and most likely will confirm the period of national mourning.
At the same time, bells will toll in tribute to the Queen at Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Windsor Castle.
It is also expected that the prime minister and other senior ministers will attend a remembrance service at St Paul’s Cathedral.
The King is due to make his first televised address to the nation as head of state in the early evening of Friday, 9 September.