King Charles is officially the RCMP commissioner-in-chief. How does it work? – National | 24CA News
King Charles III has formally been appointed the commissioner-in-chief of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Charles formally accepted the position at a ceremony at Windsor Castle in England on Friday.
The occasion was additionally attended by interim RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme, and the High Commissioner for Canada within the United Kingdom, Ralph Goodale.
Charles was appointed an honorary commissioner of the RCMP again in 2012 throughout a go to to Canada, changing his mom Queen Elizabeth II, who at the moment turned the primary particular person to tackle the position of RCMP commissioner-in-chief.
As an honorary commissioner, Charles served as an advisor to the Commanding Officer on most points — besides operations — and acquired vital RCMP updates.
Charles’ RCMP title has now been upgraded, following the dying of his mom and his transition to king.
In an announcement Friday, the Mounties stated because the commander-in-chief, King Charles “will play a titular role in recognizing the importance of the RCMP at home and abroad.”
At the ceremony Friday, Charles was introduced with a particular commemorative RCMP Officer’s sword.
He additionally was formally introduced with a brand new horse, named Noble, gifted to him by the RCMP final month.
Charles had met the seven-year-old black mare, who was bred and skilled in Pakenham, Ont., for the primary time in March.
The RCMP stated Charles had requested a brand new horse from the musical trip to ultimately be his new cost when his present one, George, retires.
Charles, 74, routinely turned king in September on the dying of his mom Queen Elizabeth II.
The official coronation ceremony for him and his spouse Camilla, the queen consort, will happen on May 6.
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