King Charles III pledges “lifelong service” as Britain’s new monarch

King Charles III of Britain delivers a broadcast speech to the country and the Commonwealth in London. King Charles III of Britain promised “lifelong service” in his first speech to the nation and the Commonwealth on Friday after succeeding his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday.

King Charles III of Britain promised “lifelong service” in his first speech to the nation and the Commonwealth on Friday after succeeding his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday.

In his televised statement, he stated that “Her Majesty the Queen (…) was an influence throughout her life.” “We grieve Queen Elizabeth’s passing very deeply because she had a life that was well-lived and fulfilled her destiny. I reaffirm my commitment to serve you all for the rest of my life today.

He claimed to be filled with “deep sorrow” over the passing of his mother and to share the “feeling of loss beyond measure” felt by the general public.

“We grieve Queen Elizabeth’s passing very deeply because she had a life that was well-lived and fulfilled her destiny. I reaffirm my commitment to serve you all for the rest of my life today.

Your Majesty The King speaks to the Commonwealth and the Nation.

Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled the United Kingdom for the longest period in history, passed away at age 96 on Thursday in Balmoral, Scotland.

At the Accession Council on Saturday, Charles, 73, will be formally crowned king in a ceremony held at St. James’s Palace in London.

William, his oldest son, and Kate, his daughter-in-law, received the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, which Charles and his late wife Diana had previously held.

As his son Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan Markle “continue to establish their lives overseas,” he also conveyed his love for them.