King Charles will address the nation tonight following the devastating death of his mother, the Queen.Her Majesty sadly passed away at Balmoral Castle on Thursday at the age of 96.
The first full day of 17 in a national period of mourning has started and already church bells across the UK have been ringing out in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving Sovereign.
Earlier today, King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla were pictured leaving the Scottish estate. The King was pictured in the back of a car as they were driven in convoy over the River Dee towards Ballater.They will now fly back to London before the King makes an historic address to the nation in a message that will be televised tonight.
King Charles III is expected to receive a motion of condolence at Westminster Hall.In a statement, the King said: "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family."We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother.
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