There was a 21 gun salute from Edinburgh Castle as King Charles arrived in city today, September 12. His Majesty ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday. King Charles III was proclaimed as head of state in other Commonwealth countries such as Wales, Northern Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news... Like us on Facebook: / theindependentonline Follow us on Twitter: / independent Follow us on Instagram: / the.independent Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content and live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB