+**Charles III** is the reigning [Monarch](/wiki/Monarch) of the [United Kingdom](/wiki/United_Kingdom) and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He ascended the throne in 2022, following the passing of his mother, Elizabeth II, embodying the enduring role of the Crown.
+## See also
+- [British Monarchy](/wiki/British_Monarchy)
+- [Royal Family](/wiki/Royal_Family)
+- [Succession](/wiki/Succession)
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