"In the Queen's devotion, today I promise to serve the Constitution of our nation as long as I am alive in the UK and wherever you live. I will be at your service with loyalty, respect and love."

These are the words of Charles III in his first speech with which he addressed the nation.

In the years when Queen Elizabeth II ruled "nations have prospered. Our values ​​have remained and must remain constant. The role and duty of the monarchy will remain, as will the responsibility of the sovereigns to the Church of England, in which I deeply believe "as well as" in our parliamentary system. The queen has served with devotion and I promise to do the same for as long as God will grant me and in compliance with Constitutional principles. " 

So said Charles III in his first speech to the nation as a sovereign, broadcast by the BBC broadcaster, 24 hours after the announcement of the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

King Charles III has guaranteed that he will rule "with love, respect and loyalty. My life will change, of course, as I take on my responsibilities. I will no longer be able to devote time to the matters I have at heart but I know this will continue in the hands of other trusted people. ".

King Charles' speech began around 7 pm as scheduled and lasted less than 15 minutes.

Lex Prince of Wales, speaking of the disappearance of his mother Queen Elizabeth, described her as a source of "inspiration" for millions of people, for himself and for the royal family.

Carlo went on to remember his "beloved mother" and emphasized her "spirit of service" and "devotion" to his duty, but also his "human" warmth ". Not without expressing" gratitude "towards of him.

On her 21st birthday, in 1947, Elizabeth promised that her life would be "at the service of her peoples", that "was more than a promise".

You remembered Carlo.

"It was a profound personal commitment that defined her entire life. She made sacrifices for duty. Her dedication and devotion as Sovereign never wavered, in moments of change and progress, in moments of joy and celebration. and in moments of sadness and loss ", underlined Carlo.

"The institutions of the state have changed but despite changes and challenges our nation has continued to prosper and flourish. Our values ​​must remain firm and constant. The role of the monarchy must also remain firm and constant".

He said the former Prince of Wales, trying to point the way to the United Kingdom.

King Charles III then thanked his "beloved" wife Camilla, his sons William and Harry along with his wives Kate and Meghan, but he never mentioned his first wife Diana, the mother of his two children.

It is a "time of great change for my family - he said - I am counting on the love of my beloved wife Camilla. Since we got married she has become my queen consort, I know she will live up to her role. ". 

King Charles III, after his wife, then announced to the nation the appointment of William, his eldest son and new heir to the throne, as "Prince of Wales" and of Kate as Princess of Wales.

"William will assume the Scottish title will be my successor as Duke of Cornwall, and he will assume the responsibilities that I have assumed for 50 years."

Continuing on his proud children he then passed on to Harry and his consort: "I express my love for Prince Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas," said Charles III.

Finally, the conclusion addressed to the missing mother: "May the flight of angels bring you to peace".