King Charles III was officially proclaimed the UK’s new reigning monarch on Saturday, but he already had a moment that went viral.
Moments before signing the Proclamation of Accession, marking his official ascension to the British Commonwealth throne, the monarch was forced to frantically gesture for aides to clear the desk where he was to write his name on papers.
The objects of concern consisted of a box of pens and an inkwell, both of which were reportedly given to him by his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
Charles could be seen on camera pointing at the items, requesting that they be removed immediately.
“The servant must clean my desk for me. You can’t expect him to shake things up,” one person watching the live stream joked on Twitter, with another adding, “First day on the job and he’s had enough. LOL.”
A third noted, “Charles’ brief rage at the pen tray is definitely the highlight of this for me.”
During the ceremony, which took place at the centenary diplomatic center of St. James’s Palace in Westminster, London, the leader of the United Kingdom House of Commons and president of the council, Penny Mordaunt, invited Her Majesty to sign two proclamations , including one declaring the date of Queen Elizabeth II’s death to be a bank holiday.
Previously, Charles, 73, gave a heartfelt speech in which he reflected on the death of his mother.
“My mother’s reign was unmatched in its length, dedication, and devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this faithful life,” the royal said.
“I am deeply aware of this great heritage and the heavy duties and responsibilities of sovereignty that have now passed on to me.”
“First day on the job and he’s fed up,” joked one person who watched the live stream on Twitter.
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“First day on the job and he’s fed up,” joked one person who watched the live stream on Twitter.
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Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8 at Balmoral Castle, said to have been one of the late monarch’s favorite getaways.
His death at the age of 96 concluded the longest reign of a single monarch in British history, having celebrated seven decades on the throne. His last Platinum Jubilee took place in June 2022.
On Saturday, just hours after Charles was officially proclaimed king, Meghan Markle was also seen meeting with Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The quartet gathered in public to see the heartfelt tributes left in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
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