The new King also used his first speech to formally name his son William the Prince of Wales.
He also reflected on the profound cultural and technological advances the world had made since the Queen began her reign in 1952, but added, “Our values have remained, and must remain, constant.”
“And to my darling Mama as you begin your last great journey to join my dear late Papa, I want simply to say this: thank you,” he said. “Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years.”Paul Ellis / AFP via Getty ImagesThe King’s address came as hundreds attended a packed service of prayer and reflection at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.traveling by plane with the Queen Consort to London.
At 73, King Charles is the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, which happened automatically upon his mother’s death on Thursday. Per custom, he will be named by the Accession Council on Saturday, a group of counselors who will formally proclaim him as King. Following that, a formal coronation will take place in the months ahead once a respectful amount of time has passed.The death of the Queen also meant other changes to theand titles for other members of the royal family.
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