In An Emotional Televised First Address As King , Charles Vows Lifelong Service, Uphold Constitutional Principles

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In his maiden televised address as King Charles to a a grieving nation as he vowed to carry on his “darling mama’s” Queen Elizabeth II lifelong service to the United Kingdom and beyond.

In a report by PTI Sitting next to a photograph of his mother and wearing a black suit and tie, King Charles III said the “affection, admiration and respect” the Queen inspired “became the hallmark of her reign”.

He thanked his “darling mama” for her “love, affection, guidance and example”, as he expressed gratitude to the country’s longest-serving monarch for her 70 years of service and spoke of the “profound grief” that had gripped the royal family and the nation with her passing away.

“Queen Elizabeth was a life well lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today,” said 73-year-old Charles.

In an indication of the estimated date of the Queen’s funeral, which is yet to be confirmed, the King noted: “In a little over a week’s time we will come together as a nation, as a Commonwealth and indeed a global community, to lay my beloved mother to rest.

“In our sorrow, let us remember and draw strength from the light of her example.”

In the historic address, the new King pledged to serve the United Kingdom, its realms and the Commonwealth with loyalty and respect.

“As The Queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I too now solemnly pledge myself, throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the Constitutional principles at the heart of our nation,” he said.

“And wherever you may live in the United Kingdom, or in the Realms and territories across the world, and whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavour to serve you with loyalty, respect and love, as I have throughout my life,” he noted.