King Charles III Vows To Serve With “Loyalty, Respect, And Love” In First Address; Says “My Beloved Mother Was An Inspiration”
deadline.comKing Charles III paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II and vowed to serve the British people with “loyalty, respect, and love” in his first televised speech as monarch.“I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow.
Throughout her life, Her Majesty the Queen, my beloved my mother was an inspiration and example to me and my family,” he began the speech. “And we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family could owe to their mother for her love, affection, guidance, understanding, and example.”He continued: “Queen Elizabeth was a life well lived, a promise that destiny kept.
And she is mourned most deeply in her passing. That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today.”Later during the speech, King Charles spoke directly about Prince William, who has now succeeded his father as the Duke of Cornwall.
The monarch also dedicated a short piece of his speech to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.“I express my love for Prince Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas,” he said.The King ended his address with a thank you to his mother.“Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years,” he said. “May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.”The message was prerecorded in the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace earlier Friday afternoon.The new King arrived in London from Balmoral early Friday morning alongside Camilla, now Queen Consort.
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