Britain's King Charles III declared his son William to be the Prince of Wales.

"As my Heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles which have meant so much to me.

He succeeds me as Duke of Cornwall and takes on the responsibilities for the Duchy of Cornwall which I have undertaken for more than five decades.

Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty," he noted in a televised address to the nation.

Charles also expressed his love for his son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, who continue to arrange their lives abroad.