Queen Elizabeth  updates: King Charles delivers a speech as UK begins mourning period

Queen Elizabeth  updates: King Charles delivers a speech as UK begins mourning period

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King Charles III,

on the first full day of his reign, addressed the nation in a nearly 9-minute long pre-recorded message Friday at 1 p.m. EST

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ccording to  Buckingham Palace began a period of Royal Mourning which will last seven days after her funeral, per the wishes

While preparations for the queen's services take place, flags at royal residences will fly at half-staff 

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King Charles III pays respects, promises to serve in national address

King Charles III expressed "profound sorrow" in the wake of Queen Elizabeth's death.

King Charles III expressed "profound sorrow" in the wake of Queen Elizabeth's death.

The new king promised to endeavor to serve with "loyalty, respect, and love."

Royal residences close, 'The Crown' suspends filming

The Queen's Gallery, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace and the queen's private estates, will be closed, the palace announced Friday.

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The Crown was suspended Friday

  Dramatizes Queen 's long reign, is in the middle of production for Season 5, in which actress Imelda Staunton takes on the role. 

He said, " as immortal and an essential part of the fabric of our world. ... She represented good in this world, living a life of honor and service, dedicated to bettering the lives of others."

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