King Charles III has stressed that his mother, Elizabeth II, had "a life well lived" and, with "sorrow" for the loss and "gratitude" for his mother's dedication during seven decades of reign, has renewed the lifelong commitment she made upon ascending the throne.
The new monarch has remembered his mother as an "inspiration" and an "example" for both the family and the citizenry as a whole, in a historic first address to the nation in which he spoke next to a framed photograph of Elizabeth II.
Carlos III emphasized that the world has changed in 70 years, from the post-war years to the present, but he has advocated to keep the values constant and pointed out that "the duties of the monarchy also continue", now with him at the helm.
The new king has assumed that he has a lifetime position - "for as long as God keeps me alive"- and that his life is going to change radically. He had words of affection for his "dear" wife, Queen Consort Camilla, and thanked her for her loyalty: "I know she will be up to the new demands".
He also alluded to his eldest son, Prince William, first in line to the throne, and formally confirmed the transfer of the Duchy of Cornwall. The heir will also be Prince of Wales, as decreed by his father in this speech.
In his message, Charles III also alluded to William's wife, Catherine, and stressed his "love" for his youngest son, Henry, and his wife, Meghan Markle.