Thread: The Reign of King Charles III begins

King Charles III declaration and oath to the Accession Council during his proclamation

"It is my most sorrowful duty to announce to you the death of my beloved mother, the Queen.

I know how deeply you and the entire nation, and I think I may say the whole world, sympathise with me into the irreparable loss we have all suffered.

It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my sisters and brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss.

To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom, and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.

My mother's reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion.

Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life.

I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me.

In taking up these responsibilities, I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these islands and of the Commonwealth realms and territories throughout the world.

In this purpose, I know that I shall be upheld by the affection and loyalty of the peoples whose sovereign I have been called upon to be and that in the discharge of these duties, I will be guided by the counsel of their elected parliaments.

In all this, I am profoundly encouraged by the constant support of my beloved wife.

I take this opportunity to confirm my willingness and intention to continue the tradition of surrendering the hereditary revenues including the crown estate to my government for the benefit of all in return for the sovereign grant which supports the official duties as head of state and head of nations.

And in carrying out the heavy task that has been laid upon me, and to which I now dedicate what remains to me of my life, I pray for the guidance and help of Almighty God."

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Originally Posted by hallelujah

I thought the same. I also wondered how many times they'd rehearsed it in previous years.

That would be a bit weird, wouldn't it, rehearsing for your own mum's funeral?

I would think they would have had a few historians guiding them and I have no doubt that there were motion pictures taken for the archives that they all could have studied. But still,…….everything went off without a hitch.

Good to see his boys back