King Charles III ended a 70-year historical reign. He will make his first speech this Friday (9) to the British, who were so shaken by Elizabeth’s death.
Elizabeth passed away Thursday in Balmoral castle, Scotland, at the age of 96, after a year of health problems.
The subjects traveled to Buckingham Palace in London to pay their respects to the sovereign as messages of condolence poured in from around the world.
Smiling at various stages of his life, II. Photos of Elizabeth made the front pages of British newspapers this Friday. “Pain is the price we pay for love,” says the Daily Telegraph.
“I loved him. He was the only worthy authority left in the country,” lamented 48-year-old Paul White of the London Underground. “Charles III … will have trouble reigning after that, but I will support him and his family.”
At 73, Charles is the oldest monarch to inherit the British throne. This Friday he must leave Balmoral, his Scottish residence where his “dear mother” died, and go to London.
“During this time of mourning and change, my family and I will feel relieved and supported by our knowledge of the Queen’s respect and deep love,” the statement said.
Compliments came from all over the world. The Eiffel Tower dimmed in memory of the monarch, while the Empire State Building in New York was illuminated in purple and silver.
US President Joe Biden praised “a statesman with unmatched dignity and determination”. Russian President Vladimir Putin, II. He said Elizabeth was “authoritative” in the world.
king’s speech
The Royal House has yet to confirm the agenda for the next few days, but the main events are known.
Charles’ first pre-recorded speech will be shown on Friday night as part of 10-day plans that have been fine-tuned for decades by the Royal House and the British government.
The new king is Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday. He will have his first meeting with the conservative prime minister, Liz Truss, appointed by Elizabeth in one of her last official acts.
“We offer our loyalty and commitment (to Charles), just as his mother has given so much to so many people over a long period of time,” Truss said on Thursday in Downing Street.
As part of Charles III’s agenda, his mother is also expected to meet with officials responsible for preparing the grand state funeral, which will be attended by monarchs, heads of state and heads of government from around the world.
This Friday, 96 ball volleys will be fired. Churches, chapels and cathedrals will ring bells from noon and flags will be lowered at half-mast to commemorate mourning.
Charles will be formally crowned king on Saturday by a council of political and religious officials, senior City of London officials and Commonwealth ambassadors.
last trip
Elizabeth’s coffin will travel from Scotland to London over the next few days: she will be shrouded, honored and buried in a state funeral, which should not be done for 10 days.
The Queen ascended the throne at just 25, and her 70-year reign has set many records.
After Elizabeth’s immense popularity, the future of the British monarchy promises to be more complex with Charles III, who is less appreciated by the public.
The British prefer his wife Catherine, who is considered a more modern family, along with their eldest son William, 40, and younger children George, Charlotte and Louis.
Head of State II. New Zealand, one of the 14 Commonwealth countries where Elizabeth was present, declared Charles the new king.
Official mourning in England will end with the monarch’s final farewell at Westminster Abbey in London.
Charles’ coronation will take place on an as yet undetermined date. Elizabeth had to wait more than a year before the official event that made her queen.
source: Noticias
