Charles delivers first Parliament speech as King of Britain – Times of India

London: King Charles III addressed on Monday Parliament as for the first time Britainemperor, during which he spoke of his “dear late mother” and pledged that he would follow her in upholding the “precious principles of constitutional rule”.
Responding to condolences offered by the House of Commons and Lords at Westminster Hall, the King said he was deeply grateful for the condolences, which so poignantly include what the Queen means to all of us.
Paying tribute to his mother, Charles said, “As (William) Shakespeare said about the first Queen ElizabethShe was a model for all the princes who lived.”
Charles said he could not help but “feel the weight of history that surrounds us and reminds us of the important parliamentary traditions to which parliamentarians and peers dedicate themselves.”
“Parliament is the living and breathing instrument of our democracy,” he said.
From the Silver Jubilee Fountain to the Sundial on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee at the Old Palace Yard, the ties of “my dear late mother” are seen all around us, she said.
The 73-year-old monarch will now fly to Edinburgh with Queen Consort Camilla to lead the royal procession behind the Queen’s coffin as it travels from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral in the Scottish capital. After a special service to celebrate the Queen Elizabeth IIThe coffin will rest in the cathedral for 24 hours to allow members of the public to pay their respects.
King Charles III will have an audience with Scottish First Nicola Sturgeon and attend the Scottish Parliament to receive a condolence motion. On Monday evening, the monarch will hold a vigil along with other members of the royal family at St Giles’ Cathedral, where the coffin will be wrapped in a coffin. royal standard The flag and the Crown of Scotland were placed on top.
“I am deeply aware of this great legacy and the duties of sovereignty and the enormous responsibilities that I now have,” Charles said in his proclamation when he was proclaimed king over the weekend.
“In carrying out these responsibilities, I will endeavor to follow the inspiring example of maintaining constitutional government and seeking peace, harmony and prosperity for the people of these islands and Commonwealth territories and territories.” They said.
King is scheduled for a customary tour of all parts of the United Kingdom, with Northern Ireland following his schedule, followed by Wales in the following week.