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1. • • He is known as King Charles III. That was the first decision of the new king's reign. He could have chosen from any of his four names - Charles Philip Arthur George. His former title of the Prince of Wales passed to his eldest son and heir, Prince William, when he became king.
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   Who was King Charles III?

   • He is known as King Charles III. That was the first decision of the new king's reign. He could have chosen from any of his four names - Charles Philip Arthur George. His former title of the Prince of Wales passed to his eldest son and heir, Prince William, when he became king.

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   Why did King Charles III get his first name?

   • Much is known about the life of the new King Charles III, but few know the story behind why he received his first name. The answer is that His Majesty is named after Queen Elizabeth’s favourite uncle, a Norwegian king. The Norwegian and British royal families have very close ties. In 1896, Princess Maud of Wales married Prince Carl of Denmark.

   The monarch who gave his name to King Charles – Royal Central

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   Will Prince Charles become King Charles III?

   • The answer came swiftly, with Clarence House confirming that the new monarch would stick with his given name and become King Charles III. When royal heirs become sovereign they can change their name to something completely different, so the Prince Charles the UK has known for seven decades doesn’t necessarily become King Charles.

   Will Charles be King Charles III? Why some monarchs change their names

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   Why did King Charles III choose a middle name?

   • King Charles III could have done likewise and picked a middle name as his monarchical title. King Philip might have been a nice tribute to his father and King George would have continued a tradition with his grandfather, George VI.

   Why did King Charles III pick the name 'Charles'? - Euronews

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3. www.euronews.com › culture › 2022/09/19Why did King Charles III pick the name 'Charles'? - Euronews

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   Sep 19, 2022 · Today, King Charles II is perhaps best remembered through the dog breed named after him, the King Charles Spaniel. And now Britain has its third Charles.

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   Sep 19, 2022 · King Charles III is the new monarch of the United Kingdom. Unless you’ve literally been living under a rock for the last week, you're bound to know that already. But what you might not know...

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   Mar 1, 2024 · After Queen Elizabeth II died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to King Charles III. He became the UK's monarch at the age of 73 and was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May...

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   Sep 4, 2023 · The story that King Charles III is named after the Norwegian King Haakon originates from King Haakon himself. In a letter to the then Princess Elizabeth, he wrote that he was deeply...

8. www.telegraph.co.uk › royal-family › 2022/09/08King Charles III: The history behind the regnal name

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   Sep 8, 2022 · Britain’s new King has officially chosen the regnal name of Charles III. It means he takes on a name that carries with it difficult historical baggage. Indeed, the King is believed to have...

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   Mar 1, 2024 · He is known as King Charles III. That was the first decision of the new king's reign. He could have chosen from any of his four names - Charles Philip Arthur George.

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    Sep 9, 2022 · An heir to the throne can change their name upon becoming a monarch, but the new King has confirmed he will be Charles III. Charles is now the sovereign after the passing of his mother, Queen...