King Charles III made his first address as the new monarch on Friday (September 9). In a pre-recorded message from Buckingham Palace, an emotional Charles was dressed in a black suit and sat beside a photo of his late mother.
He described the Queen as his 'beloved mother' who was an 'inspiration' and 'example' to him and all his family. "We owe her the most heartfelt debt any family could owe to their mother, for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example.
"Queen Elizabeth's was a life well lived, a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. " He added: "That promise of life-long service I renew to you all today."
