King before Coronation?

I've wondered recently, Is the King the king even before his Coronation? 

When a monarch passes away or abdicates the throne, the next in line to the throne (usually the eldest son or daughter) immediately becomes the monarch, even if they have not yet been crowned. This means that the new monarch assumes all of the responsibilities and duties of the position, including representing the country and serving as the head of state.

However, the new monarch may choose to wait for a period of time before being officially crowned in a coronation ceremony. This is often done for practical reasons, such as allowing time for mourning or planning the logistics of the coronation. During this period, the monarch is still considered to be the reigning monarch and is referred to as such.

So, to answer the question, a king or queen is still considered to be the monarch even during the period between the death of the previous monarch and their coronation. They assume all of the powers and responsibilities of the position as soon as they ascend to the throne.

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