King Charles III told Parliament on Monday that he was “resolved to follow faithfully” the example of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, addressing lawmakers and colleagues in what he described as “the instrument living and breathing space of our democracy”.
In a ceremony at Westminster Hall, the oldest building in Parliament, Charles used his speech in the upper and lower houses of parliament to honor his mother and pledge to uphold the principle of constitutional government.
“At a very young age, His late Majesty pledged himself to serve his country and its people and uphold the precious principles of constitutional government that are at the heart of our nation. This vow she kept with unsurpassed devotion,” he told the assembled lawmakers and peers.
“She set an example of selfless duty which, with God’s help and his advice, I am resolved to faithfully follow,” said the new monarch.
“As Shakespeare says of the former Queen Elizabeth, she was ‘a standard for all princes alive’.”
The queen died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday, triggering a period of national mourning as tens of thousands of Britons must pay tribute to her.
The ceremony at Westminster Hall, when the Speakers of the House of Lords and the House of Commons offered their condolences to the new King, Charles III also paid tribute to Parliament as “the living and breathing instrument of our democracy”.
“As I stand before you today, I cannot help but feel the weight of the history that surrounds us and that reminds us of the vital parliamentary traditions to which the members of both Houses dedicate themselves with such personal commitment for the good of us all.” , he concluded.
King Charles III leaves for Scotland following Queen’s farewell
King Charles III will travel to Scotland this Monday (12) to continue the series of farewells to Queen Elizabeth II. THE CNN details the monarch’s schedule below.
Early in the morning, Charles III will go to Westminster Hall in London, where the Houses of Parliament will pay their respects.
At 12:45 pm local time (8:45 am GMT), together with his wife, Queen consort Camilla Parker Bowles, the king is scheduled to arrive in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. They will move to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where the queen’s body is.
From 14:35 (10:35 GMT), the coffin will go to St Giles Cathedral. A prayer will be held with the presence of the royal family.
There will still be a “state wake”, which will last 24 hours. On the occasion, the population of Scotland will be able to say goodbye to royalty.
Afterwards, Charles III will return to Holyroodhouse to have an audience with Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon and a meeting with the Speaker of the Scottish Parliament. Afterwards, he will go to the legislative house to receive honors.
At night, around 7:20 pm (3:20 pm GMT), the king and his family will hold a vigil next to the queen’s body.
Source: CNN Brasil
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