King Charles III - The New Monarch of Britain King Charles ascended to the throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022 [ 1 ]. He is the oldest and longest-serving heir to the throne in British history, having waited for over six decades to take the mantle of the monarchy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, made a shocking announcement in early 2020 that they were stepping back as senior members of the Royal Family. This move left the Royal Family, including King Charles, stunned and confused. Recently, there have been reports that King Charles was crushed by Harry and Meghan's announcement, and the couple kept the secret from him [ 4 ]. However, the exact details of how the announcement affected the new monarch are still unclear. King Charles' Relationship with Harry and Meghan King Charles has been known to have a good relationship with both Harry and Meghan. He has supported their charitable efforts and was reportedly instru