: Ascended to the throne on September 8, 2022 , following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
: As a constitutional monarch , he is the Head of State but does not make or pass laws; that power resides with the elected UK Parliament . king of england
: Merged the Kingdoms of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain. Historical Highlights of "English" Kings : Ascended to the throne on September 8,