Queensland proclaims King Charles as new monarch
Richard Dinnen - Queensland Editor |
The state of Queensland has officially proclaimed King Charles as the new monarch.
The proclamation was read by Queensland Governor, Jeannette Young, at two ceremonies in Brisbane, the first at Government House and the second at Parliament House.
Doctor Young wished the new king a long and successful reign.
“May King Charles III have long and happy years to reign over us.”
Similar proclamation ceremonies were held in all Australian states today after the national ceremony in Parliament House, Canberra.
Governor-General, David Hurley, read the national proclamation after Australia’s Executive Council, which formally advises the governor-general, earlier met in Canberra to recommend it.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said there had been an outpouring of grief following the Queen’s death.
“Queen Elizabeth was admired for her devotion to duty, for her commitment to the people of the United Kingdom, to the people of the Commonwealth including Australia and indeed to the world.
“Today, we mark formally the new head of state in King Charles III and in the proclamation, the first in my lifetime and the first in a majority of Australians’ lifetime, is an historic event.”
Mr Albanese confirmed a national public holiday will be held to mourn the Queen on September 22, three days after the royal funeral in London.
A service will take place in the Great Hall at Parliament House and will be attended by the governor-general and prime minister, as well as premiers and chief ministers.
