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King Charles III’s popularity hovered around 70% in the aftermath of his accession before settling in at around 60%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Bulgaria's accession will bring the number of Europeans using the euro to more than 350 million.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

James’s accession to the Scottish throne was the first Protestant coronation in Scotland’s history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The subsequent engagement was “striking,” says Frank, who explains that the large accession of daily menswear fashion helped expand the typical notion of Whitten’s brilliance being limited to costume design.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

These were no longer the grim keeps of Arthur’s accession.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White