King Charles III , To Give Televised Address.
Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept.
8 at the age of 96.
She reigned for 70 years.
Her son, Charles, has now become king.
He released a statement following the death of his mother.
The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
, King Charles III, via Royal Family Twitter account.
We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother.
I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world, King Charles III, via Royal Family Twitter account.
During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held, King Charles III, via Royal Family Twitter account.
'The Hill' reports that Charles will give a televised address on Sept.
9 at 6 p.m.
U.K. time.
The Accession Council at St.
James' Palace will proclaim him king.
Parliament, upon swearing its allegiance to King Charles III, will suspend activities for 10 days
