Charles Pointedly Sends ‘Love’ To Meghan & Harry In First Televised Address As King
09.09.2022 - 22:11
/ perezhilton.com
King Charles III made his first speech to the nation since taking over as monarch following the death of his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
As you’ve likely heard by now, Buckingham Palace revealed on Thursday that the 96-year-old queen “died peacefully” at Balmoral Castle in Scotland hours after she was placed under medical supervision. It has undoubtedly been a hard week for the royal family. But Charles is showing that stiff upper lip the British are famous for in order to give his first televised address as king. And he’s using the much-watched telecast to pay tribute to Her Majesty.
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The 73-year-old began by opening up about his “feelings of profound sorrow” over the death of his late mother. He went on to reflect on Elizabeth’s “love, affection, guidance, understanding and example” during her 70-year reign, saying:
He continued:
Charles then noted how Elizabeth’s “affection, admiration and respect” had “became the hallmark of her reign,” adding:
Elsewhere in his speech, Charles confirmed Prince William and Kate Middleton would receive the title of Prince and Princess of Wales, sharing:
Wow! That was not an automatic title — so this was an important declaration.
His Majesty also took a moment to even extend “love” to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, pointedly stating:
We’re glad to see him extending this olive branch. It’s especially notable there are no strings attached here — he’s showing them respect on their terms, for “their lives overseas.”
Charles then concluded his speech, directly expressing about his late mother:
Such a touching tribute he gave to Elizabeth. And that note mentioning Meghan and Harry! All love in the first