# Charles III - King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/charles-iii
Reign: 2022 - present
Born-Died: 1948 - Living
Dynasty: House of Windsor
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_III

Charles III acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 after the death of Elizabeth II and was crowned in 2023. His reign continues the modern constitutional monarchy while the Crown operates across the United Kingdom and several independent Commonwealth realms.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Elizabeth II](https://english-history.com/rulers/elizabeth-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 2022 - [Elizabeth II dies](https://english-history.com/timeline/2022-elizabeth-ii-dies)
- 2022 - [Charles III becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/2022-charles-iii-becomes-king)
- 2022 - [Rishi Sunak becomes prime minister](https://english-history.com/timeline/2022-rishi-sunak-becomes-prime-minister)
- 2023 - [Coronation of Charles III](https://english-history.com/timeline/2023-coronation-of-charles-iii)
- 2024 - [Labour wins the general election](https://english-history.com/timeline/2024-labour-wins-the-general-election)
- 2024 - [Keir Starmer becomes prime minister](https://english-history.com/timeline/2024-keir-starmer-becomes-prime-minister)