King Charles III ascended the throne on September 8 last year following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and had high expectations to meet to live up to the standard set by his mother’s 70-year reign.
He spent 64 years preparing for the role but with the anniversary of his ascension, Charles is now heralding a new era, having declared the end of the “transitional year”.
After his summer break, the King held a summit with his eldest son Prince William to establish plans for the future, filling his diary for the year with engagements and royal tours.
Charles is due to travel on a state visit to France with Queen Camilla later this month as well as scheduling his first tour of the Commonwealth as monarch with a trip to Kenya planned in the autumn.
He is also expected to visit Canada next year as the Firm looks to expand its work around the world.
