King Charles III is to address the nation tonight as the UK begins a period of mourning to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The King spoke of his grief soon after Buckingham Palace announced the death of his mother on Thursday afternoon. He will now turn his mind to matters of state as he begins his first full day as the nation's new monarch.
The 73-year-old, the oldest monarch to ever ascend the British throne, will make a historic address to the nation in a message that will be televised tonight. The King is expected to receive a motion of condolence at Westminster Hall before undertaking a whistle-stop tour of the UK.