My wife and I have been moved beyond measure by all your support, says King Charles III as he thanks the nation
KING Charles III yesterday thanked the nation for its support and outpouring of love since the Queen died.
The King, 73, has travelled more than 2,000 miles to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to meet crowds of well-wishers.
He has carried out at least 54 engagements since his mother’s death eleven days ago, including a silent vigil with his three siblings beside the monarch’s coffin at on Friday.
As Buckingham Palace released a previously unseen picture of Her Maj taken in May, above, Charles said: “Over the last ten days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world.
“In London, Edinburgh, Hillsborough and Cardiff we were moved beyond measure by everyone who took the trouble to come and pay their respects to the lifelong service of my dear mother, The late Queen.
“As we all prepare to say our last farewell, I wanted simply to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those countless people who have been such a support and comfort to my Family and myself in this time of grief.”
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The King, who underwent his accession ceremony at St James’s Palace last Saturday, has also hosted receptions for world leaders and held phone calls with others.
