Friday, September 9, 2022

King Charles pays tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II in speech

King Charles III has given his first address as sovereign, after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. 


Britain's longest-serving monarch died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday at the age of 96, after 70 years on the throne. 


In a speech to the nation from Buckingham Palace, the King paid tribute to her memory and honoured her life of service. 


IN: I speak to you

OUT: and example

DUR: 30 secs


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IN: Queen Elizabeth

OUT: to you all today

DUR: 17 secs


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IN: I know

OUT: with you all

DUR: 10 secs


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IN: As the Queen

OUT: throughout my life

DUR: 39 secs


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IN: On behalf

OUT: possibly express

DUR: 16 secs


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IN: To my darling

OUT: to thy rest

DUR: 34 secs


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King Charles also confirmed his eldest son William will become Prince of Wales, and succeed him as Duke of Cornwall, and as heir. He expressed his love for Prince Harry, and the Duke of Sussex's wife Meghan.