The monarch concluded his discourse with particularly affectionate words, revealing his feelings for his mother.
Le Monde
King Charles III delivered his first speech on Friday, September 9, as a monarch. Nine minutes in which the sovereign promised the British to serve them all his life, like the commitment made by his mother, Elizabeth II, to her 21 e anniversary.
“I renew this service commitment to you throughout you,” said Charles, paying tribute to “the service life” of his mother, who died Thursday, September 8 at 96, to his ” Love of tradition “, its” adherence without fear of progress “, but also to its” warmth and your humor “.
In a television speech from the Buckingham palace, where he had arrived in the afternoon, he qualified Elizabeth II, who reigned seventy years, “inspiration and example” for him, As for his family.
Defense of constitutional principles
King Charles III is committed to defending the principles of the monarchy and the Anglican Church, all the time of his reign. “Our values have remained and must remain constant,” he said.
“As the queen had done with an unshakable dedication, I too are solemnly committed, now and throughout the time remaining that God gives me, to defend the constitutional principles which are at the heart of our nation “, he added.
He announced that his eldest and heir son, William, was going to resume his title as Prince de Wales. “Today, I am proud to name him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country of which I had the privilege of carrying the title for such a large part of my life and my duty.”
“I also want to express my love for Harry and Meghan, while they continue to build their lives abroad,” continued the sovereign, whose relations are notoriously degraded with his younger son. Harry came alone on Thursday in regular flight to Balmoral where he arrived well after the announcement of the death of the sovereign, while active members of the royal family, including his brother William, were transported by The Royal Air Force.
“Honey (…) thank you”
The new king underlined “the loyal public service” of his wife, Camilla, now Queen Consort, but who has long suffered from her reputation as a couple breaker when Charles was married to Diana. “I know that she will be able to meet the requirements of her new role with the unshakable dedication on which I count so much,” he assured.
The monarch concluded his speech with surprisingly affectionate words, revealing his feelings for his mother. “And to my darling mom, as you start your last big trip to join my dear deceased dad, I just want to say this: thank you.”
The speech was broadcast in the Cathedral of Saint-Paul in London, where a religious ceremony then began in tribute to Elizabeth II in the presence of the Prime Minister, Liz Truss. The British anthem “God Save the King” (may God save the king) was sung for the first time in his male version for seventy years during an official event, in conclusion of the religious office.