The new King of the United Kingdom, who will be formally crowned this Saturday, has delivered his first message to the nation following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Euskaraz irakurri: Karlos III.a: “Nire amaren memoria ondratu nahi dut”
King Charles III of the United Kingdom said this Friday, in his maiden address to the country after assuming the head of state, that he is renewing the “lifetime pledge” that his mother, the late Elizabeth II, fulfilled in her 70s. year reign. “I want to honor the memory of my mother,” he added.
The king has dedicated an emotional tribute to his mother: “Mom, as you begin your long journey to join my dear father, I want to thank you for your love for our family and the family of nations.”
Carlos III has emphasized that Isabel II had “a life well lived” and, with “pain” for the loss and “gratitude” for his mother’s devotion during seven decades of reign, renewed the devotion for life she believed to rise the throne.
The new monarch remembers his mother as… an “inspiration” and an “example” both to the family and to the citizenry as a whole, in a historic maiden speech to the nation in which he spoke alongside a framed photograph of Elizabeth II.
“As Long as God Keeps Me Alive”
Carlos III has emphasized that the world has changed in 70 years, from the post-war years to the present, but has argued for keeping values constant and pointed out that “the duties of the monarchy also continue”, now with him on the stir.
The new king has assumed that he has a position for life – “as long as God keeps me alive” – and for which his life will be radically changed. He has had words of affection for his “dear” wife, the queen consort Camilaand thanked him for his loyalty: “I know he will meet the new demands”.
He also alluded to his eldest son, Prince Willemfirst in line of succession to the throne, and formally handed over the duchy of cornwall. The heir also becomes Prince of Walesas your father has decided in this speech.
In his post, Carlos III also alluded to Guillermo’s wife, Katherineand has underlined his “love” for his young son, Enriqueand for his wife Meghan Marklea.
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Source: EITB
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