in his first address, King Charles III pledges to defend “constitutional principles” throughout his life

The first speech of the new king. Charles III addressed the British for the first time since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Friday September 9, first paying tribute to his late mother. “My beloved mother was an inspiration, an example for me and all my family, he said from Buckingham Palace, London.

“We share with you, in the UK, in all the Commonwealth countries and across the world, a great sense of gratitude for her 70 years of reign where she served so many people,” he added. King Charles III then promised to serve the British all his life, taking over the pledge that Elizabeth II had made on her 21st birthday. “I renew before you this commitment to lifelong servicedid he declare. My life will of course change with these new responsibilities. It will no longer be possible for me to give so much time to my charities.”

The sovereign has announced that his son, William, officially becomes the new Prince of Wales. He also expressed his “love” for Harry and Meghan”as they build their lives abroad”. For this first recorded speech, King Charles III spoke next to a portrait of his mother, placed on the desk. He concluded his speech with emotion, a rare attitude for a British sovereign when speaking publicly.