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Charles III's First Address as King
September 9, 2022
Charles III gave his first speech as king of the United Kingdom, one day after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. “I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow,” the 73-year-old new king said, addressing the camera. "Throughout her life, Her Majesty The Queen – my beloved Mother – was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family, and we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother."