Huge masses of people have accumulated across the united kingdom to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II, in the midst of a flood of worldwide grieving.
Individuals ran to Buckingham palace in London and other royal sites on Friday as the royal family was preparing memorial service for united kingdoms longest-serving monarch.
Queen Elizabeth passed on “calmly” on Thursday at age 96 having been sovereign for over 70 years, Buckingham Royal palace said. Notwithstanding her old age, some expressed shock at the demise of the head of state.
Individuals had heaped flowers and composed tributes on the outer gateways of Buckingham palace. The mass welcomed Charles, who has taken the title king Charles III when he showed up at the palace in the UK capital prior in the day.
Grievers likewise rallied to offer respects outside Windsor castle, west of London, and Balmoral in the Scottish highlands, where the queen died.
In the mean time, international tributes kept on pouring in for the british queen on Friday, and US President Joe Biden affirmed that he will go to her burial service.
King charlse the 3rd was sworn and confirmed. He made the following speech
My Lords, Ladies, and Gentlemen.
“It is my most sorrowful duty to announce to you the death of my beloved Mother, The Queen.
“I know how deeply you, the entire Nation and I think I may say the whole world sympathise with me in the irreparable loss we have all suffered. It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my Sister and Brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss.
“To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my Mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.
“My mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life.
“I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me.
“In taking up these responsibilities, I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these Islands and of the Commonwealth Realms and Territories throughout 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. In all this, I am profoundly encouraged by the constant support of my beloved wife.
“I take this opportunity to confirm my willingness and intention to continue the tradition of surrendering the hereditary revenues, including the crown estate, to my government for the benefit of all, in return for the sovereign grant, which supports my official duties as head of state and head of the nation.
“And in carrying out the heavy task that has been laid upon me, and to which I now dedicate what remains to me of my life, I pray for the guidance and help of almighty God.”
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