In Pics: King Charles III is officially ascending throne; a look at other King Charles who reigned before
King Charles III will be crowned alongside wife Camilla on May 6 in a centuries-old ceremony with celebrations marked by pomp and pageantry. There have been two King Charles who reigned before Charles III. Take a look…
Charles I was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 to 1649. He became king after the sudden death of his elder brother who was the heir to the throne. (Image: News18 Creative)
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His stormy reign ended with his execution in 1649. The monarchy was abolished and England became a republic with Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Charles II was the eldest surviving child of Charles I. he was just 18 and in exile when his father was killed. Scotland declared him King Charles II, but the English Parliament abolished the monarchy and declared England a republic. (Image: News18 Creative)
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In 1660, Charles II returned as king. Upon his return Charles II made sure anyone who signed his father’s death warrant was executed. (Image: News18 Creative)
Charles III became heir apparent at the age of three, following the death of his grandfather King George VI and his mother’s accession to the throne when she was 25. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Charles III has been known to champion social and charitable causes as heir to the throne. His main passion, however, is the environment and combating climate change. (Image: News18 Creative)
