King Charles III Addresses the โNation, Confirms New Titles for Family Members
LONDON – In โhis frist public address as monarch following the deathโค of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III outlined his vision for the future ofโข the monarchy and formally recognized the altered roles within โขthe royal family. The speech,delivered Friday,marked a significant transitionโ for the House of Windsor and clarified theโข lineโ of succession.
The death of the Queen triggered automatic changes to theโ royal hierarchy. Prince William, as the eldest sonโค of the King, is now โthe first โin line to the throne, followed by his three children in order of age. Alongside this,William and catherine,now the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge,were formally named the Prince โคand Princess of Wales -โฃ a title traditionally bestowed upon the heir apparent. A public investiture ceremony, reminiscentโค of the one held for then-Prince Charles in 1969, is anticipated.
King Charles also addressed the status of his younger son,โ Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, whoโ relocatedโฃ to โคCalifornia after stepping โฃback from royal duties. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, are now entitled to the titles of Prince and Princess, โrespectively, under royal protocols established in 1917 grantingโ HRH status and princely titlesโ to children and grandchildren of the sovereign.
In his address, the King expressed his love for Harry andโข Meghan โฃ”as they continue to build their lives overseas.” He โalso acknowledged the vital support of his wife, Camilla,โฃ now Queen Consort,โ stating โคhe would rely on her “both personally and as sovereign” toโฃ navigate the demands of his โขnew role.
