King Charles III is seen looking emotional as he views floral tributes to the Queen at Green Park in London after returning from Balmoral
September 09, 2022 - 17:36 BST Gemma Strong King Charles III was unable to contain his heartbreak as he viewed a sea of floral tributes left by members of the public in honour of his beloved mother, the Queen.Bouquets, teddies and written notes were left outside Buckingham Palace following the news that the Queen had died on Thursday afternoon.
King Charles will later address the nation as the new monarch in a pre-recorded speech following his return to London from Balmoral. He was by his mother's side when she"peacefully" passed away, along with his younger sister, Princess Anne.Charles automatically acceded his mother as the nation's monarch upon her passing, but he will not be formally proclaimed King until an Accession Council is held at St James's Palace in London on Saturday.
The Palace has announced it is the new King’s wish that a period of Royal Mourning will be observed from now until seven days after the Queen’s funeral. The date of the funeral will be confirmed in due course. Flags at royal residences will remain at half-mast until 0800hrs on the morning after the final day of Royal Mourning.
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