Carlos III visits Parliament for the first time as king and receives the condolences of the Chambers

Carlos III and the queen consort, Camila, this September 12 in Westminster, this September 12. Stefan Rousseau-PA Wire-dpa / VIDEO:REUTERSThe new monarch began his speech by quoting ShakespeareCarlos III thanked the condolences of the lords and deputiesFrom London, traveled to Edinburgh to accompany the funeral procession of Elizabeth IIThe act was held in Westminster Hall, the oldest room in the Palace of Westminster. There, the new monarch has listened to the condolences offered by lords and deputies. The first to speak was the spokesman Lord McFall of Alcluith, who spoke on behalf of the House of Lords. The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has since done so on behalf of MPs. The latter has said that the queen’s loss is felt around the world, the UK and throughout the Commonwealth, “which she did so much to nurture”. He has pointed out that “the newspapers have been filled with photographs of the monarch, but the most moving have been those that show her family life.” And he told the king: “As deep as our pain is, we know that his is deeper.” Carlos III spoke later to thank the condolences: “I am deeply grateful for the speech of condolences that covers in such a moving way what the queen meant to all of us. He began by quoting Shakespeare and said that the sovereign queen was “a model for all living princes”. And he acknowledged that he cannot help but feel “the weight of history that surrounds us and us it recalls the vital parliamentary traditions, to which MPs and lords are dedicated.” “Parliament is the living and breathing instrument of our democracy,” he said. The new monarch went on to say that “connections with my dear late mother” are seen “all around us, from the Silver Jubilee fountain to the sundial in Old Palace Yard marking her Golden Jubilee.” Following her speech, the national anthem was played in Westminster Hall. After e sa ceremony, Charles III flies to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. There he will lead the funeral procession that will accompany the coffin of Elizabeth II from Holyrood Palace to Saint Giles Cathedral, a religious service will be held attended by members of the royal family, including the king and queen consort . The coffin will remain for about 24 hours in the cathedral, where the burning chapel will be located, which will allow the population to pay tribute to Elizabeth II. The king and queen consort will receive condolences in the Scottish Parliament. Later, the monarch will hold a vigil at the coffin accompanied by members of the royal family.