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UK watches to see if king departs from traditions

LONDON: As the United Kingdom mourns a beloved queen, the nation is already wondering how King Charles 3rd would reign and whether his monarchy would depart from the traditions of his mother.

If his first full day on the throne is any indication, Charles seemed ready to chart at least a slightly different course.

CHARLES IN CHARGE The United Kingdom’s King Charles 3rd pauses while greeting members of the public at Buckingham Palace in London on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. AFP PHOTO