Piers Morgan leads tributes to King Charles III after new monarch addresses the nation

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King Charles III has delivered his first public address to the nation following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96.

In his heartfelt address, Charles said: "I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow. Throughout her life, Her Majesty The Queen - my beloved Mother - was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family, and we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother; for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example." She made sacrifices to duty, the King continued: "Queen Elizabeth's was a life well lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing.

That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today." King Charles continued reflecting on his mother's tireless service: "In her life of service we saw that abiding love of tradition together with that fearless embrace of progress which makes us great as nations," he says. "The affection, admiration and respect she inspired became a hallmark of her reign.""My life will of course change as I take up my new responsibilities," he said. "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.

But I know this important work will go on in the trusted hands of others."This is also a time of change for my family. I count on the loving help of my darling wife Camilla.