King Charles III said he feels “profound sorrow” over the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first speech to the nation and called her an inspiration.
addressed a nation grieving the only British monarch most people alive today had ever known. He takes the throne in an era of uncertainty for both his country and the monarchy itself."That promise of lifelong service I renew to all today," he said in the recorded, 9 1/2-minute address, delivered with a framed photo of the queen on a desk in front of him.
At Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, mourner April Hamilton stood with her young daughter, struggling to hold back tears. 'Stiff upper lip:' UK prepares for 10 days of mourning following Queen Elizabeth's death | LiveNOW from FOX Charles, who became the monarch immediately upon his mother's death, will be formally proclaimed king at a special ceremony Saturday. The new king is expected to tour the United Kingdom in the coming days.
But around the world, her passing revealed conflicting emotions about the nation and institutions she represented.In India, once the "jewel in the crown" of the British empire, entrepreneur Dhiren Singh described his own personal sadness at her death, but added, "I do not think we have any place for kings and queens in today’s world."
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