King Charles III spoke of feeling "the weight of history" as faces the daunting task of taking over from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The newly-appointed King has put his own grief to one side in the days since his beloved mother's death, and stepped in to ensure duties are undertaken and plans for her funeral are underway.
On Monday morning, 1,200 people gathered to hear MPs from both parliamentary parties and peers give speeches at Westminster Hall – and the King was present too, with his Queen Consort Camilla at his side.
Two empty thrones were placed at the head of the chamber, as the band of the Household Cavalry played sombre music in the archway behind, ready for King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla’s arrival.
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