Charles pays touching tribute to 'beloved' Queen Camilla in Accession speech as he's declared King | The Sun
CHARLES III has paid a touching tribute to his "beloved" Queen Camilla in his Accession speech as he was declared King.
The royal automatically became King following the tragic death of his mother on Thursday but his role has been confirmed this morning.
During his Accession speech, in the throne room at St James' Palace, Charles III paid tribute to Queen Consort Camilla.
The King said: "In all this, I am profoundly encouraged by the constant support of my beloved wife."
It comes as…
- King Charles has been formally declared Monarch in an historic Accession ceremony
- The Queen's state funeral WILL be a bank holiday after King Charles today gave his approval
- Prince William has been seen for the first time since his grandmother's death
- One of the Queen’s last guests at Balmoral has told of his final poignant conversation with Her Majesty
- King Charles III paid tribute to his "darling Mama" in an emotional first address to the nation
- King Charles told Harry ‘it wasn’t right’ for Meghan to come to Balmoral
- King Charles III addressed the nation for the first time as monarch
A ceremony was carried out by the Accession Council at St James' Palace, which was not attended by King Charles III, in line with tradition.
He then later entered the throne room where he vowed to follow the Queen's "inspiring example" in front of Prince William and Queen Camilla.
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The King said: "I know how deeply you, the entire Nation – and I think I may say the whole world – sympathise with me in the irreparable loss we have all suffered.
"It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my Sister and Brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss.
"To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my Mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.
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"My Mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life."
King Charles also approved an order that the day of the Queen's funeral, which is yet to be decided, will be a Bank Holiday.
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