The state of Queensland has officially proclaimed King Charles as the new monarch.
The proclamation was read by Queensland Governor, Jeannette Young, at two ceremonies, the first at Government House and the second at Parliament House.
Doctor Young wished the new king a long and successful reign.
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Similar proclamation ceremonies were held in all Australian states today after the national ceremony in Parliament House, Canberra.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said there had been an outpouring of grief following the Queen's death.
"Queen Elizabeth was admired for her devotion to duty, for her commitment to the people of the United Kingdom, to the people of the Commonwealth including Australia and indeed to the world.
"Today, we mark formally the new head of state in King Charles III and in the proclamation, the first in my lifetime and the first in a majority of Australians' lifetime, is an historic event."
Mr Albanese confirmed a national public holiday will be held to mourn the Queen on September 22, three days after the royal funeral in London.
Cairns Mayor, Bob Manning, said Queen Elizabeth will be remembered as the longest serving monarch of the British Empire.
“She was epitome of servant leadership – where the leader becomes the servant of the people, and she, like no other, mastered that."
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An online condolence book is available for Queenslanders.
Staff at Cairns Council libraries will be available to help people to access it and post their messages.
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