After Queen Elizabeth ll was honored in the House of Commons, with a speech by Prime Minister Liz Truss on British history promoted by the sovereign, her son Charles III gave his first address to the nation as King of England.
The successor heir arrived in London hand in hand with the Queen consort Camila, where just as she crossed the gates of Buckingham Palace she met a crowd of citizens who paid her their condolences between applause and silent shouts.
The arrival of the King, on his first day in command, The fence of the monarchical compound was filled with flowers with banners addressed to the woman who reigned for 70 years, where you could read phrases like: “Thank you for all these years of your devoted dedication to the country. Rest in peace”, as well as people who were looking for a place to get close to him and shake his hand.
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Carlos lll: The first speech of the King
King Carlos III addressed the nation for the first time in a televised broadcast where he assumed the functions of the throne as successor to Elizabeth II, assuring the roles that both his wife and eldest son would have.
During the few minutes that the King’s first speech lasted, Carlos promised to serve with the same respect and love that he learned from his mother; however, he was clear in assuring that his life and his activities would change, gradually leaving the charitable works in which he had devoted much of his time until now and managing the new responsibilities that the position concerned him with. In fact, just today he had his first audience with Prime Minister Liz Truss.
He also expressed his love for the Prince William and Kate Middleton, who today acquire the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, and assured to support harry and meghan “as they continue to build their lives abroad.”
“It is a change for the family (…) I count on all the love of my adorable wife, Camila, I know that she will be up to the new tasks that await her. My son and heir William today takes over his new responsibilities in the Duchy of Cornwall, which I have carried out for more than five decades”.
“The new Welsh princes will continue to lead the national conversation, making the most marginalized the most important part,” said the King.
‘A life well-lived’
In his first address to the nation as monarch, the King pays an emotional tribute to his mother.
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Likewise, King Carlos III thanked all the political leaders, opinion leaders and citizens who since yesterday, September 8, when the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced, have shown their affection and offered condolences to the royal family, concluding the historical message with a few words addressed especially to his mother:
“Mom, now that you begin your last journey to reunite with my dear father, thank you for the dedication and love you dedicated to your family and to the nations that trusted you all these years. I hope that the song of the angels will lead you to rest.”
Finally, with the last prayers pronounced by the new King of England, it is confirmed that in a week it will be when Elizabeth II’s farewell and funeral ceremony will take place, as marked by the Operation London Bridge.
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