After the proclamation, the senior MPs began the process of pledging their allegiance to the new King. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said “time constraints” meant only a small number of MPs could be sworn in or confirmed on Saturday, but there would be further time at a later date. Prime Minister Liz Truss was one of the first MPs to pledge her allegiance, she said: “I swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and give true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law, so help me God.” As tributes pour in from political figures, senior MPs, including new Prime Minister Liz Truss, pledge their allegiance to King Charles III. ITV News deputy political editor Anushka Asthana has the latest Charles had automatically become king on his mother’s death, but the Council of Accession, which includes privy advisers, confirmed his role on Saturday morning. During a painful and sad Council meeting, the King spoke movingly of his mother and the grief his family is experiencing, but said “the sympathy expressed by so many to my sister and brothers” was the “greatest comfort ». Watched by the Queen Consort, the new Prince of Wales and more than 200 privy advisers – including six former prime ministers – the King pledged himself to the task now before him and the “heavy responsibilities of sovereignty”. The new monarch spoke after being proclaimed monarch at 10am to hold his first meeting of the Privy Council. Watch special ITV News coverage as Charles III is crowned monarch in historic ceremony The historic event comes after Charles gave a landmark speech to the nation on Friday and paid emotional tribute to his “beloved mum” the Queen who died on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral. Charles said of his “beloved mother” the late Elizabeth II: “We owe her the most sincere debt a family can owe to its mother. for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example.” The King pledged a lifetime of service as the new sovereign, as did the Queen, saying: “This promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today.” The Proclamation ceremony included a party, consisting of Camilla, William, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, the Archbishop of York, the Prime Minister, the Lord Privy Seal, the Lord Great Chamberlain, the Earl Marshal and the Lord President , who signed the Declaration. The Lord President of the Council, Penny Mordaunt opened the proceedings by announcing the death of the sovereign and invited the Clerk of the Council to read aloud the text of the Declaration of Accession. It included Charles’ chosen title as King, who was already known to be King Charles III. Making his announcement, the King said: “My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my most painful duty to announce to you the death of my beloved Queen Mother. “I know how deeply you, the whole nation, and I think I may say the whole world, sympathize with me in the irreparable loss we have all sustained. “It is the greatest comfort to me to know the sympathy so many have expressed to my sister and brothers. “And that this overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our entire family in our loss.” He also signed a proclamation which approved that the day of the Queen’s funeral would be a public holiday throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. On their way back to Balmoral from a short prayer service, members of the royal family got out of their cars just before the bridge over the River Dee leading to the castle. The group was led by the Queen’s children, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Princess Anne. Joined by Her Majesty’s four granddaughters, the group stopped to view the floral tributes left behind at the gates of the Balmoral estate. At 11 a.m. crowds lined a street overlooking the Friary Court of St James’s Palace saw the spectacle of the Garter King of Arms reading the proclamation from a balcony. In the yard below was the palace detachment of the King’s Guards, consisting of Number 7 Company, Coldstream Guards. The national anthem was played by the Band of the Coldstream Guards along with eight State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry standing on the balcony. Cabinet members will also have their first meeting with the King just days after Liz Truss formed her new government. Many senior ministers attended the Council of Accession at St James’s Palace where Charles was formally declared sovereign. Several former prime ministers were also present at the event, including Boris Johnson, Gordon Brown and Tony Blair.
Former Prime Ministers Blair, Brown, Johnson, Cameron, May and Major Credit: PA They will later travel to Buckingham Palace for an audience with King Charles III. MPs completed the second of two days in the House of Commons on Saturday night, where they paid tribute to the late Queen, closing by offering their condolences to the King on his loss. Proceedings in the lower chamber began at 1 p.m. Leader of the Commons Penny Mordant closed the second day of tributes, saying: “Our great Queen entrusted us all with a living legacy of triumph over grief, joy over challenge, dedication and determination. “He has left us. Her values ​​remain with us. Her example compels us to continue to believe in our King and our country. God save the king.” A humbling speech was unanimously agreed by all present, which expressed “deep sympathy” to the King and his family on his loss, paid tribute to the late Queen for her “unwavering devotion” and expressed the House’s “loyalty” to King. “This has been an amazing tribute,” said Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, adding “when the House comes together in a very special way, and there has been nothing more special than these last two days. 138 contributions today, making a total of 321 contributions in total.” Want a quick and special update on the biggest news? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out what you need to know