Deeply conscious of duties: Charles III as Britain’s new King

As Charles III was formally proclaimed the King of Britain on the Accession Council ceremony on Saturday, he stated that he was deeply conscious of the duties and heavy obligations of sovereignty.

The 73-year-old head of state informed the Accession Council of senior political and spiritual advisers that he “would strive to follow the inspiring example of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II”.

Standing earlier than the royal throne in St James Palace’s Throne Room, the brand new monarch spoke of the irreparable loss to himself, his household, the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the entire world following the demise of his mom.

“It is the greatest consolation to me to know the sympathy expressed by so many to me, my sister and brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss,” he stated in his first official speech after the proclamation.

“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 III said during his speech.

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“I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me. In taking up these responsibilities, I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these Islands and of the Commonwealth Realms and Territories throughout the world,” the King further said.

“In this purpose, I know that I shall be upheld by the affection and loyalty of the peoples whose Sovereign I have been called upon to be, and that in the discharge of these duties I will be guided by the counsel of their elected parliaments. In all this, I am profoundly encouraged by the constant support of my beloved wife,” he said.

“I take this opportunity to confirm my willingness and intention to continue the tradition of surrendering the hereditary revenues, including the Crown Estate, to my Government for the benefit of all, in return for the Sovereign Grant, which supports my official duties as Head of State and Head of the Nation,” King Charles III said.

“And in carrying out the heavy task that has been laid upon me, and to which I now dedicate what remains to me of my life, I pray for the guidance and help of Almighty God,” he concluded.

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The Accession Council is made up of members of the Privy Council, a bunch of senior MPs, previous and current, and friends, in addition to some senior civil servants, Commonwealth excessive commissioners, and the Lord Mayor of London.

QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIES

Queen Elizabeth II died in Scotland aged 96 after battling well being issues since final October, the Royal Family introduced on Thursday.

“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” the Royal Family tweeted.

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

The King and The Queen Consort will stay at Balmoral this night and can return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022

Her shut household rushed to her bedside as docs grew “concerned” about her well being on Thursday, Buckingham Palace stated.

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