Piers Morgan is among the stars heaping praise on King Charles III following his first speech since the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.Britain’s longest-serving monarch died at the age of 96 while surrounded by family at Balmoral Castle on September 8, Buckingham Palace confirmed.Her son immediately ascended to the throne, bringing Her Majesty’s 70-year reign to a close.Tributes from around the world have poured in for the Queen, while thousands of mourners have gathered on the streets to pay their respects and lay flowers outside the palace.King Charles delivered his first address as monarch from the same room where his mother would sometimes film her Christmas broadcasts.In his speech, he honoured his ‘darling’ mother, saying: ‘We owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother; for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example.’Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on the throne, her death announced by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.
She died at the age of 96 at her home in Balmoral, with her son, the now King Charles, and daughter Princess Anne by her side.Follow Metro.co.uk's live blog for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's book of condolence to Her Majesty here.The King also pledged his whole life as service as the new sovereign just as the Queen did, saying: ‘That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today.’Celebrities and media personalities have hailed his first address a ‘great’ speech, with controversial broadcaster Morgan tweeting a photo of his live TV screen as he tune in from home.‘That was a great speech by a good man.
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