King Charles III made his first appearance as British sovereign this Monday in the Home Rule Parliament of Holyrood in Edinburgh, where he thanked the Scots for the “genuine affection” he showed his mother, Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at the age of 96. at Balmoral Castle.
“I know that the Scottish Parliament and the people of Scotland share with me a deep sense of loss following the death of my beloved mother,” the British king said after the House passed a motion to express condolences on the monarch’s death .
“I assume my new responsibilities with gratitude for all that Scotland has given me, with a commitment to the well-being of our country and its people, and with full confidence in your goodwill and advice as we move forward together,” he said. .
Charles III confirmed that the Duchy of Rothesay and the rest of his Scottish titles have passed to his eldest son, Prince William.
“He will be as proud as I am to wear the symbols of this ancient kingdom,” emphasized the king.
Source: El heraldo
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