King Charles III makes first address to the UK as sovereign
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2022
- King Charles III has made his first address to the UK as sovereign, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
In a televised address, the King paid tribute to his “darling mama” saying “may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”, and renewed his mother’s lifelong promise of service.
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That was an excellent speech, especially considering his personal circumstances. Poignant, heartfelt and he stroke the exact right balance between royal role and family in mourning. I was very touched by how he expressed his love for his mother at the end.
The royal family isn't allowed to show much emotion on camera or in the public either. You could tell after this was shown he absolutely was at tears. God bless.
Yeah, it was the best speech from a family spending millions of taxpayer money to try to cover up for a child rapist.
Nah
Yes, I was deeply touched also at the end of his speech.
Agree 👍
This man will be a good King. The speech was obviously quite personal, honest and thus touching. God save the King!
Always are personal because their reign starting marks the death of their parent 😢😢
@mbradfield53 Not always the case; George VI became king because his brother abdicated the throne.
Queen Elizabeth II's legacy lives on through him and will live on through Prince William, Prince George of Cambridge, and to the next generation of the Windsors.
Whether you like Charles or not you have to respect his speech and the fact that he just lost his own mother, a woman who was admired by many people - God Save the King
I hope he's able to keep the commonwealth together.
Nah
I think many people underrate him because of how he treated Lady Diana but I’m sure he will do great as the King
@@sp9459 nah
You do realise he has speech writers who earn their living putting together something people like you think he thought up himself 🙄🙄🙄
While mentioning Philip his eyes start to fill up with tears
Heartbreaking
Philip is a racist lunatic
In the span of a year and change, the man buried both his parents
@@chrismc410 17 months.
An excellent speech from a King who, I'm sure, will follow His late mother's example. God Rest The Queen. God Save The King!
which god?
@@stocktonjoans Jesus Christ
@@alexx980_. why would anyone want a blessing from such a wicked and evil god?
@@stocktonjoans the one god
@@stocktonjoans Hr specifically mentioned his Christian upbringing, and he is head of the Church of England now, so that has to take priority.
"May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest"
A sound and heartfelt first speech as King Charles lll.
'God Save The Queen,
Long Live The King'.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@stocktonjoans No matter how cynical you are, he just lost his mother.
@@stocktonjoans wasn't it to repair damages from a fire?
@@cpt.spicypeach3691 who cares what it was for, they live in it, they can bloody well pay for it so the money could go the the NHS where it's desperately needed
@@stocktonjoans The Queen also took on a massive responsibility, she gave back with stoic resolve and steadfastness, and suffered arrows like everyone else. Just because one is born into royalty does not make them immune to difficult trysts. This token of appreciation from Charles was purely a tribute from a son for his dead mother. I'm not into his great reset and thankfully he'll not be a spokesman for the World Economic Forum now he has royal duties, and l'm not s royalist having been married to an Irishman, again l felt his speech hit the right note.
When he said, "As you begin your last journey..." that "last" captured all the sadness and emotions King Charles felt. Beautiful and heartfelt speech indeed!
The ending :( you could see he was going to break down & I do not blame him & should not feel he has to hide his feelings it was his mother at the end of the day, this is probably the hardest thing he has ever had to do especially just over 24 hours after his mother has passed, God Save The King 💗
yes the tears were there, i really felt for him. i lost my mum 3 years ago today.
@@theladysingstheblues8322 I'm sorry for you loss. It's hard losing a parent.
@@theladysingstheblues8322 MHDSRIP
There were not tears “there”. He was not about to “break down”. He was solemn and sad. That’s it.
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarf
Kia Ora & God Save The King. Stay strong your Majesty. The McNaughten Family New Zealand.🇬🇧
Charles has really grown into his new role as King over the last many years. He will do well.
Well the king doesn't really have power anymore, so yeah I'm sure he'll do well spending taxpayer money.
@@AdamJensen_ He represents the nation and commonwealth, what do you mean no power?
@@rxc-dt2ig symbolic power
@@AdamJensen_ That's not how it works.... the Royal Family makes more money for the UK than they get from taxes. Therefore, by definition, the taxes spent on the Royal Family are investments and injections into the UK economy. Nice try, but your only argument against the Royal Family is completely flawed.
@@AdamJensen_ He absolutely has power, just not in the way you envision, mate
I very rarely follow the royal family but from what I did see of various photos and articles about the queen and the rest of the royal family the queen was most definitely a beautiful and incredibly smart lady and how she carried herself gracefully despite health issues she left her family a gracious grand legacy. I hope that king Charles III will continue the gracious grand work that his mother greatfully done throughout her years. Rest in happiness and peace Queen Elizabeth II you have dutifully earned it.
You've got to hand it to him, the man couldn't have pulled this off better if he tried. Many people have had doubts about his ability to carry the monarchy after his mothers death. He's certainly got a tough job ahead filling his mothers shoes. But if this speech proves anything, it's that he's more than up to the task.
Perhaps it's understandable that he may have been very much under estimated while in the shadow of his mother. And perhaps a great deal of that misjudgement of him has been of his own making out of his own sense of duty - that he knew his place as heir in waiting was to never outshine his mother.
You've absolutely nailed it John. He knew to never outshine his mother, a true heir in waiting.
Well, he listened to his mother...he's all ears.
Well said John
I remember watching the speech with my Grandad, my grandmother (2nd Nanny) and my 2009 Woody. Woody was absolutely full of heartbreak because he worried for mine and my mother’s mental health bless him
What a touching speech..Last autumn I lost my beloved member in my family,my grandmother..and i particularly know how it feels:the lost... I'm sure that HM Charles the third will do the best as he can in memory of his honorable mother.. God bless the King!
Sorry to hear that man, lost someone last year as well so I know the pain. Just gotta keep moving forwards.
King Charles III not only gave a very good mindful speech, he made several key points. Firstly, Camilla will be Queen Camilla. Secondly, William is his heir and will assume all the roles he assumed as Prince of Wales. Finally, he did not address Harry and Meghan as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. He also never mentioned that they would have a working role in the royal family, and specifically said that ". . . as they continue to build their lives overseas". All the nonsense put out about the HRH and Prince and Princess titles for their children makes no sense given the parents will not be working royals nor are they HRH's. In addition, I suspect it is questionable if they will remain Duke and Duchess.
I don’t mind admitting I cried and cried at this beautiful speech
I cried too in my grandmothers arms as we mourned the Queen.
Good grief. some people will admit to anything
Intelligent people don't use too many words to convey a message. They just use the right words....
That was a great speech from His majesty.
God save the king....
Started as he means to go on. Personal, humble, gracious and honourable. Perfect. His mother trained him well and this gives me confidence for his future. God save the King
Perfection...beautiful words spoken during a time of great sadness
I'll never forget being invited to an event that was thrown together in honour of a particular nation's heritage in conjunction with a large corporate in London. Their Ambassador had been repeatedly invited and had shown little interest until it became known that very evening that the Prince would be in attendance. Barely able to speak coherent English, he was doing a horrific job at talking the attendees through the exhibit. In stepped Charles who absolutely rescued the situation with his detailed knowledge & eloquence. This man is very underrated, and has led a hugely accomplished and productive life without blueprint, often in the face of unwarranted cynicism from the sneering press. He is a uniquely prepared Sovereign, and has long been an asset to Britain. I watched him tell the Royals of another nation that had taken to constructing large shiny buildings not to demolish what was a decaying yet historical cultural hub with the deftest subtlety. His knowledge of my own country, Pakistan, and our regions, and even our cottage industries impressed me immensely. Make no mistake he has elephantine shoes to fill, but if anybody has a shot, it's him. I hope the Brits give him a chance.
I’ve seen some of his old interviews, some of which were with late Princess Diana. One thing that stood out for me about all his interviews is how passionate he is about protecting natural environment, and how he respected the diverse heritage. In one of the interviews from the 80s, he talked about his vegetarianism & how people are always shocked when someone is a vegetarian but they’re perfectly okay with non-vegetarianism, implying how vegetarianism is good for our environment, yet it’s looked down upon. This was the 80s mind you, but what he said then, holds true today.
I think he’ll do a wonderful job as a King. He’s much more outgoing and open compared to The Queen, as she came from a more conservative generation.
@@SimV239 He's always been the most ardent critic of genetically modified foods, modern farming practices, and a passionate defender of the environment. If you ever get the chance to visit Highgrove the way he set up the grounds with the help of his sister in law shows such an intricate knowledge of nature. I've never seen anything like it. His vegetarianism was probably short-lived. His favourite meal is grouse mousakka! I don't know whether I agree with your comment about being more outgoing, he's just had the liberty of not being the Sovereign, that's a very different job, and it's pretty restrictive.
A fine comment Ali 👍
Very interesting - thanks for sharing this story. I do think he is a well meaning and forward thinking person.
@@AliHussain-fz7pd don’t worry,he’ll be part of the Green Agenda…and the financial gravy train. Klaus will be so pleased too.
I have heard it all, Charles has spoken magnificently. I trust he will be an excellent king
if he's not even faithful to his own wife how can he be faithful to an entire country.
Well if he isnt then its not like we are gonna have him king for very long lets be honest
@@LeonZaneFigueira you know that shitload of kings had mistresses, right?
Agree.
@@MaccaveliPL but it's the 21st, not the 17th century...
Very important, very heartfelt speech. I can feel the heaviness in every word. I can only imagine his feelings of loss having lost both parents so close together, but especially his mum
Boy that was emotional. What a wonderful speech and so well put across. The Kings eyes looked to turn so red as he spoke of hi Mama and Papa at the end. So very moving.
Your mother was a very beautiful and gracious lady. I will miss her very much.God bler her soul!
He pitched this perfectly
How beautiful .." May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest .. "
Thank you Ma'am RIP from a Londoner in Toronto.
I'm sorry your duty needed you to do this in a time mourning for your mother. God bless you, your highness.
I felt his speech. He did not miss to include his children and their wives. I wish you all the best in your reign, King Charles! ❤️
Wonder if he thought about his children and wives as he was adultering?
@@kenshiro1789 bet he didn’t, same way diana didn’t think of her sons while she was sleeping with oliver hoare, will carling, haznat khan, etc😉
Fantastic speech. Had me in tears towards the end. Long live the King!
Must be hard for him to lose his mother! And for us to lose the queen! It's so weird to say that now U.K has a king, but it's just as it goes! Long live the new king!
you say that as if he hasn't been waiting for this day his whole life, he was starting be worry he'd never get a go on the throne
@@stocktonjoans
Are you going to respond to every comment with your bitterness, or just the first few?
@@davidmccann9811 he s just a troll living in his parents basement 🤣
I have one question, how long has it been since there was a King of England, before Charles the 3rd?
@@akhoris5634 sure kiddo, whatever you say lol
I didn’t think it would affect me the way it has. There’s been a lump in my throat since yesterday and many tears. I already miss her so much. The world lost someone so special yesterday. 😢❤️
Hey how are you doing today..?
Tears behind every line but he does his duty with dignity and honesty. Long live King Charles.
Exactly: dignity, honesty and humanity - profoundly touching and highly uplifting at the same time.
My deepest and highest respects to King Charles III.
at 73 I'd say King Charles has already lived long
Yea shame he didn't conduct his personal life with dignity, honesty and humanity.
@@leemorris4481 Shame, but hardly surprising, that some circus peanuts still don't get it.
Very true, fauning sychophantic royalists. Make me sick.
My condolences for the Queen's family and for all those she served.
"As the Queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I too now, solemnly pledge myself throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the Constitutional principles and the heart of our nation and wherever you live in the United Kingdom or in the realms and territories across the world and whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavour to serve you with loyalty, respect, and love, as I have throughout my life."
- King Charles, III. 🇬🇧👑
King Charles and Camilla will receive a great welcome when they do visit Ireland , north and south…🇮🇪🇬🇧
@@karylhogan5758 That will be probably great for them. They deserve to receive such an honour 🤗
🇬🇧 👑
I believe he will be a good King.
Be a good people, in return.
Thank you for posting that. It's comforting.
My heart breaks for King Charles, his family, and the citizens of all those nations who called her their Queen. From Pennsylvania, USA, my deep condolences.
Well said, and I echo your sentiments from Columbus, GA USA.
Same sentiments from Historic New Castle, Delaware, USA.
Well said. Nashville, TN, USA
Thankyou 🙏
How on Earth could other countries call her queen?
Can you not think for yourself?
You're so brainwashed that you really can't think for yourself and I feel sorry for you, as it's not your fault!
This gentle man, is a swearing bully in private life!
His gardener had to resign as 25 years of swearing was too long, he said!
What a great speech by our new King. I think he has done some very good things in his life. I'm sure he will continue to do more. I spoke at my Mothers funeral, some time after she had died. I admire him for his ability to hold it together. Well done Sir.
Very beautiful speech from King Charles III
Accept lot of Condolences from Pakistan.🇵🇰
Boy you can see he’s swimming in grief. What a beautiful heartfelt tribute to his mother. Especially at the end. I hadn’t realized he and Camilla were together 17 years. Hats off to her for her service. Beautiful tribute to his children as well.
Hey how are you doing today..?
His nose is kinda red. He's been crying for some time.
It still seems unreal. Much hope and best wishes for your nation moving forward🥹👑
The king is definitely well-spoken, a good quality to have
Especially when you are dressing down your servants and perpetuating the class system.
I am sad. This year Christmas 🎄 we wont have Queens message. I was crying all morning today.
I truly am sorry, and you have my full condolences, we have lost a wonderful and unforgettable queen
Beautiful speech, brilliantly delivered 👏 ❤️
God Safe the King!
That speech was very poised and well spoken. Actually makes me feel proud for some reason... it made me miss my Mom also.
Words that touching deeply in the heart...
Beautiful message 🙏🕊
I'm not a royalist, but Charles demonstrates a profound balance of a sovereign in charge & the humility of simply being human.
I'm not a royalist either. No he doesn't.
@@E-Kat don't criyise nobody is perfect why do you hate him so much stop this hate speech pleasecsay sorry
@@vibes292 give me one example of Charle's humility if you are so well informed?
Charles behaves in the following way. He:
Perpetuates the class system.
Does not pay inheritance tax.
Does not obey the law.
Does not ask to be elected.
Does accept cash from foreign countries.
Demands to see the elected PM once a week.
Demands the police and law makers to swear allegiance to him.
Ruins the environment by owning several cars.
Ruins the environment by using several palaces.
Ruins the environment by traveling on his own plane.
Ruins the environment by traveling on his own train.
He is not humble. He is the most arrogant human in the UK.
A wonderful speech by King Charles III.
Did he write it himself?
@@babblo1389 nope, some speechwriters did and he’s well trained in the art coming over all sincere via camera. The simps lap it up as expected
The ending 😭💔. Made me think of my own beloved mommy and her loss. She was my Queen
King Charles speech was so profound and heartfelt, his tribute to his mama, respectful and loving. Beautifully spoken. God bless the future monarchy.
Hello how are you doing..?
Eloquently stated and poignant heartfelt speech in memoriam. Sending deepest of condolences. God Save the King
I just want to note how candid his expressions seem in this speech. Tired and still mourning, but remembers that there’s something he has to get through first (the speech).
From America, we truly wish everyone the best. I am saddened by this loss.
I'm not a monarchy fan but I have to say that was a really good speech. You can see that he's being sincere and speaking from his heart.
@LALIT Dhanwani nonsnese.
I think this was a great address to the nation, I am looking forward to his first Christmas speech in a few months.
God Save King Charles III 👑 🇬🇧
Here here. Well said
Well said your Majesty. My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Mom, her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
HM King speech was very inspiring, and his love and thankfulness to his mother is amazing.
Was a lovely speech, a wonderful tribute. Doesn't matter if one is royalty or like the masses, losing one's Mother is a heartbreak. May your Family, your Country find solace in the fact that she's at peace.
The last half min is EVERYTHING
Excellent and heartfelt. Thank You
Beautiful and heartfelt speech. Long live the King!
God has the Queen. She has devoted her whole life to The United Kingdom. May she rest in peace and see Prince Philip again. Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Britain, the queen of the world and now, a Queen in heaven. 🌟🇬🇧
My condolences from the Netherlands🖤.
God save the king🇬🇧❤️
Queen of the world she most definitely was. I hope she and Philip are reunited. So thankful they were here. God most definitely has the Queen
God save the king!!! My family 's praying 🙏 for you all that God will be with you all and strengthen you with his words and shelter you with his love. From wynterwolf0409 in the U.S.A. who has believed in you as a little girl you have seen all kinds of new things that have been made , I wonder what you thought of all you have seen in your life . You have seen so much, God has saved the Queen, she is in his loving care. Her ow, God Save The King!
It does not work that way.
@@ibibo3146 how would you know? Are you God?
@@ibibo3146
And you know this how...??!
Tell us how it does work then genius ...?
This is the first time I've ever heard his voice. It's so posh and refined. Sorry to hear about your Queen. She was a great woman.
My condolences
Whoa....I don't know how he did that, I lost my mother a year ago and can barely mention her without becoming a gibbering wreck. He has a regal strength like his mum.
2021: 41-gun salute for Prince Philip
2022: 96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II
"May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest", was from the hymn they sung during Diana's funeral.
It's from Hamlet.
You’re a good bloke, your mother was an awesome inspiration to so many. Good luck as king
There is a power greater than myself, and all of us, and in that I trust. No matter what "I" think, the judgements, fears, hate, the constant in my experience of life, Things happen when they are supposed to. We are ALL Loved! Have Faith, and Trust.🙏
Nailed it
Condolences from Swaziland!
Rest in peace, with love and respect from northern California
Very beautiful and heartfelt speech, my deepest condolences ❤️
God save the King
Long live the King.
So very sorry for your loss Dear King Charles III.
May you live long to remember your Dear most beloved Mother. 🙏💔
Condolences from south america
Charles has such a beautiful speaking voice.
Sincere and heartfelt. Even naysayers were moved and impacted. God bless the King, and may he thrive in his attempts to uphold the ideals we all hold to be noteworthy and just.
RIP Queen Elizabeth. God save the King. My condolences to your family
What a wonderful speech and tribute. God bless our new King 👑
720p... really? C'mon BBC, you ought to have full HD on this most important moment.
An excellent speech from the King.
An excellent mother Elizabeth and the Queen Elizabeth II ❤️ my deepest condolences to the Family and People of Great Britain. I believe and I am sure King will rule the country as his mother did and he will do the best. We love you and this love from Khazakhstan and Russia.
God save the King!
Great speech Your Majesty. God Save The King.
Outstanding 1st speech of a modern day King. Salute.
An excellent and sincere speech. I very much enjoyed it. very geninue and struck the right mood
My heart breaks for the king’s family, and all the nations that were impacted by this loss to all of people that called her Queen. From around the world we give our deep condolences.
Proud to count myself as one of their subjects, God Save The King! And SO glad to have been a subject of her Majesty the Queen!:(
Wonderful speech
great candor
The end of this speech was absolutely heartbreaking. Charles drew on decades of nobility to hold back his tears. Long live the king.
He probably hit the gin with a vengeance. I can't say I would have blamed him
Rest In Peace Queen
Love and Prayers to you all!
Excellent and touching speech. I am from Brazil, but I like the stories of the monarchies, especially the French and the English. I hope Charles III will show himself as a great leader.
From America. We are with you in mourning. May the Beautiful Queen Rest in Peace!
For anybody to be enabled to discuss a late family member, mere hours after their passing is astonishingly difficult. For them to then carry on and be composed enough to read a speech is awesome. For a new King, adjusting to a new role, to have lost his "mummy", and so soon after his father, be composed enough to greet thousands on his doorstep, and to then read a speech to the world. Now, that's stoic!
Whatever your thoughts are on our new King, you simply cannot argue that this man has just put on his biggest, bravest face in the hardest days of his life.
Who can honestly say they would be this well composed after the passing of their loved ones?
Long live our King.
Great comment Ian 👍
@@gearoidmacruari2292 thank you. I've seen a few comments recently from those who don't like the royal family, but all considered. Each of them are just like you and I. We all have families, we will all feel grief, and this person is a public figure who has to grieve in public, as well as in private. This must have been terribly difficult for King Charles.
Outstanding 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤
Thank you 😊. We are assured that you will continue your mother's work and leave your own special mark on British history.
Rip from ireland 🇮🇪 what a great lady .so sorry 💚💚💚
Down with that sort of thing👇
R.i.p Queen Elizabeth the ll 😭