King Charles addressed the UK for the first time as sovereign on Friday.
Britain's new monarch King Charles delivered his first address to the nation on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth.
Here are the top quotes from his King Charles's first speech
- "I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow. Throughout her life, Her Majesty The Queen - my beloved Mother - was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family, and we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother; for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example."
- "Queen Elizabeth was a life well lived. Throughout her life, Queen was an inspiration. 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."
- "As the Queen herself did her service with dedication, I too pledge my dedication to the constitution. I shall endeavour to serve you with loyalty and love."
- "My darling Mama, as you begin your last great journey to join my dear late Papa, I want simply to say this: thank you. Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years. May 'flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest'."
- "Alongside the personal grief that all my family are feeling, we also share with so many of you in the United Kingdom, in all the countries where The Queen was Head of State, in the Commonwealth and across the world."
- "Her dedication and devotion as Sovereign never wavered, through times of change and progress, through times of joy and celebration, and through times of sadness and loss."
- "In her life of service we saw that abiding love of tradition, together with that fearless embrace of progress, which make us great as Nations. The affection, admiration and respect she inspired became the hallmark of her reign."
- "She combined these qualities with warmth, humour and an unerring ability always to see the best in people."
- "With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given."
- "I express my love for Prince Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas."
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