King Charles’ personal statement on being proclaimed monarch

Here is his personal statement:

“My lords, ladies and gentlemen.

“It is my most saddened duty to announce the passing of my beloved mother, the Queen.

“I know you, the whole country – I think I can say the whole world – sympathizes with the irreparable loss we have all suffered. Knowing that so many sympathize with my sisters and brothers and in our loss It is the greatest comfort to me that such overwhelming love and support should be given to our whole family during the process of being a loved one.

“My mother gave a lifelong example of love and selfless service to all of us as a family, to this kingdom and the wider national family to which it belongs.

“My mother’s reign is unparalleled in its duration, devotion and dedication. Even as we grieve, we are grateful for this most faithful life.

“I am deeply aware of this great legacy and the responsibility and responsibility of sovereignty.

“In taking on these responsibilities, I will strive to emulate the inspiring example I have set in upholding constitutionalism and seeking peace, harmony and prosperity for the peoples of these islands and Commonwealth territories and territories around the world.

“In this purpose, I know that I shall be upheld by the affection and loyalty of the peoples whose Sovereign I have been called upon to be, and that in the discharge of these duties I will be guided by the counsel of their elected parliaments. Throughout all of this, I was deeply inspired by the continued support of my beloved wife.

“I take this opportunity to confirm that I am willing and intend to continue, for the benefit of all, to hand over hereditary income, including the royal estate, to my government in exchange for a sovereign grant to support my public office as head of state and head of state. .

I pray to Almighty God for guidance and help as I complete the onerous task entrusted to me, and I now dedicate the rest of my life to me. “