She will have been to the end of her reign.
Thursday September 8, Queen Elizabeth II died at her home in Balmoral, Scotland, surrounded by her loved ones.
The day after her death, her son Charles III, the new king of the United Kingdom, gave a strong and intimate speech in tribute to the monarch, from Buckingham Palace.
“It is with a feeling of deep sadness that I address you,” he said first, highlighting the commitment of his “
darling mama
”, his “beloved mother” after 70 years of reign.
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“We owe him a debt of gratitude, the greatest and most important.
For his love, his affection and his example,” he added, visibly moved.
Charles III also thanked Elizabeth II for her life "spent in the service of the nation".
A life "made of sacrifices" and "traditions", and despite everything anxious to embrace progress.
“She combined all of those qualities with her warmth and humor, her ability to see the best in every individual,” he continued.
The new king thus promised to defend “the constitutional values” of his nation, like the sovereign.
“This example of duty, I renew it to you this evening,” he assured.
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Changes within the Windsor clan
"It's also a moment of change for my family," said Charles III, for his first speech.
Having become king, the latter recalled that, if he can no longer “spend so much time and energy in the service of charitable organizations, this work will continue thanks to others”.
For this, he said he was counting on "the love of his adored wife", Camilla Parker Bowles, who became queen consort.
And to add: "I know that she will bring to the demands of this role, the sense of duty on which I have counted a lot".
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He then spoke of his son Prince William, former Duke of Cambridge, who became Prince of Wales.
“Today, I am proud to dedicate it.
With Catherine at his side, they will continue to lead our national debates so that those who are on the margins are at the center of the discussions, so that we can give them the help they need, "he said. declared.
To these words was added a thought for his other son, Prince Harry, as well as for his wife Meghan Markle “who continue to build their lives abroad”.
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The "Last Journey"
Finally, the new king wanted to pay tribute to his father, Philip Mountbatten, who died on April 9, 2021. “To my dear mother, I would like to say that this is your last journey.
You will find my father.
(...) Thank you for this love, for this dedication.
I hope troops of angels will accompany you in your sleep.”
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"A much loved mother"
On the very day of Queen Elizabeth's death, Charles III was the first to speak publicly in a statement.
“We deeply mourn the passing of a beloved sovereign.
I know his loss will be painfully felt throughout the country, the kingdoms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.
