Fairly short, his more official speech ended with the national anthem, which became God Save The Kingwhich seemed plunge Charles back into his emotions : at several times, in front of the deputies who all sang the tune, he looked like he was about to burst into tears. Remaining focused so as not to crack, he ended up leaving the building, still accompanied by his wife Camilla, his eyes almost reddened.
Awareness that nothing will ever be the same? Probable, for someone who has to manage a difficult mourning while accepting a new role. And this feeling is shared by her brothers and sisters: while she was part of the procession which took the coffin of Elizabeth II to Edinburgh, Princess Anne was also very moved, as were their younger brothers Andrew and Edward, face closed in front of Holyrood Castle.
All four will be reunited this Monday afternoon in Edinburgh: they will indeed participate in a procession behind the coffin of Elizabeth II with various members of the royal family, before attending a religious ceremony.