"Queen Elizabeth was a life well lived," King Charles III said, as he renewed his "darling Mama's" promise of lifelong service.
In an emotional first address to the nation, he praised her warmth, humour and ability to see the best in people.
Prince William and Catherine will become Prince and Princess of Wales, he said, as he expressed his love for his son Prince Harry and wife Meghan.
Across the UK and overseas, flowers have been laid, bells have tolled, and Gun Salutes have been fired in tribute to Her Majesty The Queen.https://t.co/bOd1a1Gu7T
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 9, 2022
Gun salutes have taken place in all four nations of the United Kingdom and on board Royal Navy ships at sea, to pay respects to The Queen after 70 years of service to the country. pic.twitter.com/Ddm5Oo96E5
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) September 9, 2022
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral in Scotland yesterday.
The speech was broadcast as a service to remember the late Queen, attended by senior politicians and 2,000 members of the public, got under way at St Paul's Cathedral.
It saw the first official rendition of the national anthem - God Save the King - since Charles became monarch.
[Source: BBC]
