The current King of England is King Charles III. He ascended the throne on September 8, 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles III was crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. He is the longest-serving heir apparent in British history and became king at the age of 73, the oldest person to succeed to the British throne
. King Charles III's role is largely ceremonial and symbolic, as the UK is a constitutional monarchy. He performs duties such as appointing the prime minister, giving royal assent to legislation, and representing the UK diplomatically. His wife, Camilla, is the Queen Consort
. The heir apparent to King Charles III is his elder son, William, Prince of Wales
