King Charles III delivers historic speech at accession ceremony

Breaking news - King Charles III has been proclaimed the nation’s new monarch at a solemn ceremony broadcast live to the nation for the first time.
The monarch, 73, paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's reign “unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion” in the red-carpeted splendour of the picture gallery at St James's Palace.
At the personal request of the King, the historic meeting of the Accession Council - a ceremony rooted in antiquity - was filmed by two television cameras.
King Charles III said that he is "deeply aware" of his role and the "deepest responsibilities of sovereignty which have passed to me".
He said that he will "strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these islands and the Commonwealth realms and territories around the world".
The monarch added that he thanks his "beloved wife" for her "constant support".
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