The new monarch pledged his 'lifelong service' for 'as much time as God grants me.'
King Charles III has pledged his"lifelong service" to the United Kingdom as he addressed the nation for the first time as monarch.The King said:"Throughout her life, Her Majesty The Queen – my beloved mother – was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family, and we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother.”
He added: “With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given.” "Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years. May ‘flights of angels sing thee to thy rest’.”Members of the public visit Buckingham Palace to pay their respects.
Crowds look on as King Charles III and Camilla The Queen Consort arrive at Buckingham Palace, London. Credit: Doug Peters/EMPICS The King was heard telling people:"Thank you so much, it's so kind, it really is","God bless you" and"I'm very touched". King Charles III and the Queen walk across the forecourt of Buckingham Palace for the first time since the death of the Queen. Charles gave the order that a period of “Royal Mourning” for the Queen will be observed from now until seven days after her funeral. He gave the order that a period of “Royal Mourning” for the Queen will be observed from now until seven days after her funeral.
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