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The King's speech in full: Charles III's first address to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth

King Charles III has made his first public address to Britain and the Commonwealth since the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. 

Here is the new King's address to the nation, in full: 

"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.

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