“I renew before you this commitment of lifelong service.” In his first televised speech as king, Charles III expressed his devotion to the British, as did his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, whom he called an “inspiration and example” for him and his family.
The new sovereign thus paid a strong tribute to the “life of service” of his mother, who died on Thursday at the age of 96, to her “love for tradition”, to her “fearless adherence to progress”, but also to her ” warmth and humor.
solemn commitment
“Just as the Queen had done with unwavering dedication, I too solemnly pledge myself now, for the remaining time that God grants me, to defend the constitutional principles that are at the heart of our nation,” added the new sovereign from Buckingham palace.
He announced that his heir William would resume his title of Prince of Wales. “I also want to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives abroad,” said the sovereign, whose relationship is notoriously sour with his youngest child. Harry arrived alone Thursday, on a scheduled flight, to Balmoral, where he arrived long after the announcement of the sovereign’s death, while working members of the royal family, including his brother William, were transported by the Royal Air Force. .
“Unwavering Dedication”
The new king also underlined the “loyal public service” of his wife Camilla, now queen consort but who long suffered from her reputation as a couple-breaker when Charles was married to Diana.
“I know that he will be able to meet the demands of his new role with the unwavering dedication that I rely on so much,” he said.
“And to my dear mom, as she embarks on her last great journey to join my dear late dad, I just want to say this: thank you,” Carlos III concluded.
Source: BFM TV
