at Balmoral on Thursday night after her death After Her Majesty the Queen, King Charles III arrived at Buckingham Palace with Queen Camilla on Friday to greet the public lining up outside the palace gates. After ordering a national period of mourning until seven days after the Queen’s funeral, the new monarch headed to the Blue Drawing Room at 6pm to record a speech that was broadcast nationally and in the Commonwealth
The king begins and ends with a tribute to his “dear mother”. “Queen Elizabeth lived a wonderful life and kept her destiny, and she is deeply saddened by her passing,” he said. “I reiterate my commitment to lifelong service to all of you today. In addition to the personal grief felt by my entire family, we share a deep sense of grief with many in the UK, all countries where the Queen is Head of State, the Commonwealth and around the world. Gratitude is in my mother’s over the years, as Queen, for the people of many nations.” He also pledged to renew his mother’s “Lifetime Pledge of Service” made during her time Cape Town’s birthday speech, adding: “I will try to act with loyalty, respect and love. You serve, as I have done in my life.”
Charles also shed light on what happened inside the royal family further changes. As previously announced, Camilla, the former Duchess of Cornwall, will become Queen “in recognition of her own devoted public service”. “I know she will bring to her new role the unwavering dedication to duty that I have so relied on,” he said. Meanwhile, William and Catherine, the former Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will henceforth be known as the Prince and Princess of Wales, and William will inherit Charles’ Scottish title. “I know that, by Catherine’s side, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will continue to inspire and lead our national conversation, helping to bring marginalized groups to the heartland where vital help can be provided,” he enthused. . “Love to Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas.”
While Charles automatically becomes king upon the Queen’s death, he will only be officially declared monarch at Saturday’s accession committee. In all likelihood, he will be officially crowned next year at Westminster Abbey, making him 40 The first monarch since William the Conqueror ascended the British throne. The service is expected to be leaner than the Queen’s, based on Charles’ desire for a leaner monarchy.
The delay will also allow Her Majesty and the nation to deal with the Queen’s loss. “The passing of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a saddest time for me and all members of my family,” Charles wrote in a statement released after the death announcement. “We deeply mourn the passing of a cherished monarch and a much-loved mother. I know that her loss will be deeply felt by the entire country, in all areas and in the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world. During this period of mourning and During times of change, my family and I will find comfort and support in knowing that the Queen is so widely respected and affectionate.”
