King Charles has just reached a very important stage in his journey as King, and Buckingham Palace has shared some big news about it.
On Saturday, the Palace announced that the final step in fully confirming King Charles as the monarch has now been completed. This was done by introducing something called the “Great Seal of the Realm.
This seal is very special because it represents the power and authority of the King. On one side of the seal, there is an image of King Charles sitting on a throne. On the other side, you can see the Royal Arms, which was carefully created by an expert artist named Timothy Noad, who is known for designing symbols like this.
The Great Seal is not just for decoration. It is used on official documents to show that they have been approved by the King. It’s a very old tradition, and every king or queen has their own unique version of this seal. Now, King Charles has his own, which means his reign has truly taken shape.
The Palace also explained that King Charles gave his approval for the new seal during a meeting with the Privy Council. This council is made up of senior officials who advise the King. After he approved the seal, it was handed over to the Lord High Chancellor, who is in charge of keeping it safe and making sure it is used properly.
As part of tradition, King Charles also destroyed the old seal by hitting it with a hammer in front of the Privy Council. This is a symbolic act that shows the end of the previous monarch’s time and the full start of the new king’s rule. Even though the old seal was damaged to show it is no longer in use, it won’t be thrown away. It will be stored carefully as part of Britain’s historical record.
This event is very meaningful because it officially shows that King Charles III has fully taken on the role of King. It also shows how the royal family continues old traditions while moving forward. Alongside this, King Charles has also recently been seen in official portraits with Queen Camilla, and he is preparing for a special visit to Canada later this month. These events all highlight how his reign is becoming more visible and active across the world.
