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Church sources say the monarch has been told that his desire for a diverse ceremony, including participation by non-Christians, risks clashing with centuries- old canon law.
Charles became king immediately upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Here s a look at the centuries-old traditions and rules surrounding the accession of a new British monarch.