King Charles III Expresses His ‘Love’ for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 1st Speech as Monarch After Queen Elizabeth II’s Death: Details
usmagazine.comAddressing the nation. King Charles III made his inaugural speech as the new monarch of the U.K. and its Commonwealth territories after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.“I … solemnly pledge myself throughout the remaining time God grants me to uphold the constitutional principles at the heart of our nation.
And wherever you may live in the United Kingdom or in the realms and territories across the world and whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavor to serve you with loyalty, respect, and love as I have throughout my life,” Charles, 73 — who assumed the throne on Thursday, September 8 — stated in London on Friday, September 9.“My life will, of course, change as I take up my new responsibilities.
It will no longer be possible for me to give so much of my time and energies to the charities and issues for which I care so deeply,” he continued. “But I know this important work will go on in the trusted hands of others.”The king specifically mentioned all of his immediate family members in the address, including son Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, with whom the family has been estranged since the Sussexes stepped down from their royal duties in 2019.“I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan, as they continue to build their lives overseas,” Charles noted, while officially bestowing royal titles upon his “darling” wife, Camilla, and eldest son, Prince William, and his wife, Kate.
He declared Camilla as Queen Consort, per Her Majesty’s wishes, and announced William and Kate as Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, respectively.
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