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A 21-gun salute was fired for Charles at Devonport Naval Base as he was proclaimed the King by New Zealand’s Parliament.
The Proclamation of Accession of King Charles III as the new King of New Zealand was held on the steps of Parliament at lunchtime Sunday.
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made brief comments before the proclamation was read by New Zealand Herald of Arms Phillip O’Shea.
Here are some of the highlights of this historic event:
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro sign the Proclamation of Accession in the Cabinet Room of the Beehive.
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A 21-gun salute at the Devonport Naval Base, following the reading of the Declaration of Accession.
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The official party arrives at the Steps of Parliament for the reading of the Proclamation of Accession.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro announce the Proclamation to the public.
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Crowds gather to watch the Proclamation of Accession held on the front steps of Parliament.
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New Zealand Herald of Arms Phillip O’Shea reads the Proclamation of Accession.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s daughter Neve and partner Clarke Gayford at the Proclamation of Accession ceremony.
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Singing of the anthem during the accession proclamation.
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Guests at the accession ceremony.
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Members of the NZDF during the accession.
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