King Charles III delivered his first address to the nation as monarch on Thursday, expressing deep sorrow over the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The televised address followed a memorial service at St. Paul’s Cathedral. “I speak to you with great sadness,” King Charles III stated. “Throughout my life, Her Majesty, my beloved mother, was an inspiration to me and to my family.” He acknowledged the immense gratitude felt by many for the Queen’s 70 years of service across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and the world. The King reaffirmed his commitment to upholding constitutional principles and pledged to continue serving with loyalty, respect, and love. He also addressed the changes within his family, noting the role of Camilla as Queen Consort. Mourning across the nation was widespread, with gun salutes, church bells, and public displays of remembrance. King Charles III’s accession to the throne is scheduled for Saturday, but he formally became king on Thursday following the Queen’s death. He is expected to meet with Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday. iii, bbc, news Topics: #iii #bbc #news Post navigation BLOG ⟩ Vips wins Monza GP sprint after amazing solo run UN: full gender equality is still centuries away