King Charles III marked one of the most important moments of his reign on Saturday, which confirmed his accession to the throne.
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The ceremony was filled with members of the Privy Council, including former Prime Ministers John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson. Other senior government figures included prime minister Liz Truss, senior Cabinet members like Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt, who made history as the first woman to make a proclamation to the throne.
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The new King was joined by his wife, the Queen Consort, alongside his son, and heir to the throne, Prince William.
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However, members of the Queen's extended family were also present including Prince Michael of Kent, alongside Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and his wife Katherine Worsley.
The pair's daughter Lady Helen Taylor joined them as did Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his wife Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester.
However, the other members of the royal family were absent, with most of them up in Balmoral where they took part in a private prayer service before returning to inspect tributes left to the Queen following her passing.
© Photo: Getty ImagesMembers of the extended family joined the proclamation
Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall were visibly moved as they viewed the flowers, as they both shed tears. Eugenie's father, Prince Andrew, was seen comforting her afterwards.
Ahead of the announcements for his proclamation, proceedings took place in the throne room of St. James's Palace where King Charles made a touching declaration.
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In the moving message, he said: "My lords, ladies and gentlemen, it is my most sorrowful duty to announce to you the death of my beloved mother the Queen.
"I know how deeply you, the entire nation, and I think I may say the whole world, sympathise with me in the irreparable loss we've all suffered.
© Photo: Getty ImagesWilliam and Camilla were by the new King's side
"It is the greatest consolation to me to know the sympathy expressed by so many to my sister and brothers.
"And that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss."
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"To all of us as a family as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is apart, my mother gave an example of lifelong love and selfless service."
"My mother's reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life."
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