Britain's new king is officially Charles III — royal aides

LONDON, United Kingdom - Britain's new king will be formally known as Charles III, his Clarence House residence confirmed Thursday, after suggestions that queen Elizabeth II's heir might have taken a different regnal name.

Charles's eldest son William inherits the Duke of Cornwall in addition to his current title of Duke of Cambridge.

King Charles, will address the nation on Friday, his spokesman said, his first speech following the death of his mother. -- Agence France-Presse