Elizabeth II Funeral
Elizabeth II’s funeral is confirmed to take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September, at the end of the 10-day period of mourning. Charles will lead the procession behind the Queen’s coffin. He will be followed by other members of the Royal family including Prince William and Prince Harry.
Responsibilities as King
Charles’s role will not differ of those of the previous monarch. He responsibilities will include assenting to Bills passed by Parliament, on the advice of ministers. Additionally, he will provide audiences to ministers, at which he may be “consulted, encouraged or warned” and also even summon new Parliaments on the advice of government.
More importantly, his assent is required to all bills passed by Parliament in order for them to become law. Royal Assent has not been refused since 1707.
Traditionally, there has been a long-established convention that the monarch is asked for consent to debate bills which would affect the prerogative or interests of the Crown.
In the annual State Opening of Parliament ceremony, the King will open Parliament in person, and deliver the King’s Speech. It will also be Charles’s duty to appoint any future prime ministers – one of the few remaining personal prerogatives of the sovereign.
One of the last ever duties Queen Elizabeth II conducted, just two days before she died, was when she appointed Liz Truss as PM at Balmoral Castle.
The King will also hold a regular audience with Ms Truss, usually weekly on a Wednesday, and will meet with the Privy Council once a month. At every meeting, the Council attains the King’s formal approval to orders which have already been conversed and permitted by ministers.
