King Charles III has been officially proclaimed monarch in a historic Accession Council ceremony this morning. The formal proceedings were televised and watched by millions of people as the new King signed an oath to protect and serve the nation. Attendees included Queen Consort Camilla and Prince William, who was seen for the first time since being honoured with the title Prince of Wales.
During the ceremony, many people shared their shock at a little-known fact about the Prince as he signed the proclamation documents with a fountain pen using his left hand. The revelation about the Prince of Wales' writing style has left people gobsmacked, as the social media commentary around the proclamation was dominated by discussions around being left-handed.
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Many people mused over the revelation, with one writing: "William both left-handed and using an ink pen. In front of the world too. Brave man".
Another joked that Twitter was obsessed with the small detail from the ceremony, saying: "The world: wow look at this impressive royal ceremony. Twitter: oooh William is left handed".
A third person wrote: "William is left handed? You learn something every day!".
Left handed writers chimed in on the conversation, joking that they often smudge documents when writing owing to having to hold the pen in an awkward way.
One said: "I never realised Prince William was left-handed. I wonder if he too ruins everything he signs with pen smudges like me".
Another wrote: "Myself, my wife and my daughter are all left handed. I write as awkwardly as William does too".
Amongst royal attendees, more than 200 privy councillors were present at the meeting at St. James's Palace. The Accession Council meeting was attended by many senior politicians past and present, including David Cameron and Theresa May.
As heir apparent, Charles automatically became King after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday afternoon.
However, the proclamation ceremony was in keeping with tradition to formally name the monarch in front of the privy council.
One tradition has changed however, as until today the events at the Accession Council usually took place behind closed doors.
When the King signed the proclamation document, he was seen grimacing over the pen tray being in his way during the historic ceremony.
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