Offering words of comfort following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, the King paid tribute to her 'love, affection, guidance, understanding and example' in a speech from Buckingham Palace
, the King paid tribute to her"love, affection, guidance, understanding and example" in a speech from Buckingham Palace.
Speaking from the Blue Drawing Room of the palace, where his mother recorded some of her Christmas messages, the monarch dedicated part of his speech to other senior royals, including his wife and children. Sat at an antique polished desk in Buckingham Palace's Blue Drawing Room, to the King's left, was a framed photograph of the Queen, smiling broadly and wearing a vivid blue coat.
It was a touching nod to the monarch's love of her favourite dogs, who were a constant source of happiness during her long reign. As he begins his reign, the King also set out his changing role, saying it will"no longer be possible" for him to give as much"time and energies to the charities and issues" he cares"so deeply" about.King Charles sat to deliver his address, with a posy of sweet peas mixed with rosemary placed on a desk in front of him, which represents remembrance.
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