Charles III makes his first visit as monarch to Westminster Hall and goes to Edinburgh, where he will take part in the funeral procession
On his first visit as monarch to the British Parliament, Carlos III addressed members of the House of Commons and Lords, who expressed their condolences on the death of Elizabeth II, who “was both a leader and a servant of the city. We We all feel an immeasurable loss,” said House of Lords spokesman Lord McFall. In response to emotional words like this, the new King in a symbolic speech defended the importance of Parliament, “a living instrument of democracy” in The United Kingdom.
“As I stand before you today, I cannot help but feel the weight of the history that surrounds us and which reminds us of the vital parliamentary traditions to which the members of both chambers devote themselves with such devotion,” said the monarch, also in the presence of his wife, the queen consort Camilla.
In the emblematic hall of Westminster, where the fiery chapel will be installed this week in tribute to the late Queen, Carlos III thanked the condolences received in recent days for the death of his mother, whose work he will keep in mind during his reign . In this sense, the monarch has reiterated the recognition of Elizabeth II’s “dedication” and “service” during her 70-year reign and defended the weight of traditions, also establishing “connections” with the past.
Before the British Parliament, the King has promised that he will try, following his mother’s “example”, to rule with the same “devotion” and “loyalty” to the country leaving Elizabeth II, whose remains still await in Edinburgh for are transferred to London.
After completing his maiden speech to the members of the Chambers, Charles III has left for the capital of Scotland, where he will participate in the funeral procession that will escort his mother’s coffin from Hollyrood Palace to St Giles’ Cathedral, where the will be held a religious service attended by members of the royal family, including the king and queen consort. The coffin will remain in the cathedral for about 24 hours, where will be the burning chapel, which will allow the populace to pay tribute to the late monarch, and then Charles III will address the Scottish Parliament.
Source: La Verdad
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