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EXPLAINED: Governor general to proclaim new king - The Real Truth

Governor-General David Hurley, left, has proclaimed King Charles III's accession. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

King Charles III has been officially proclaimed as Australia's new sovereign during a ceremony at Parliament House.

The proclamation announcing the monarch's accession following the death of Queen Elizabeth was read out by Governor-General David Hurley.

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