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Charles III Becomes King Of New Zealand, Australia
King Charles III was on Sunday officially named monarch in Australia and New Zealand in conjunction with ceremonies marking his ascension to the throne.
In Canberra, Governor-General David Hurley proclaimed “Prince Charles Philip Arthur George to be King Charles III, by grace of God, King of Australia”.
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At a similar ceremony in Wellington, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hailed Charles, saying he “has long had an affection for Aotearoa New Zealand, has consistently demonstrated his deep care for our nation”.
The two ceremonies were relative formalities.
Both former British colonies have been independent for decades but retain the monarch as their head of state.
Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister who will leave for London this week to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, announced that September 22 would be a public holiday in Australia to mark her death.
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