King Charles III promises to continue the mother’s role. In his first intervention this afternoon as monarch, Charles III promised to serve the people of the United Kingdom for the rest of his life.

In a message to the country and the Commonwealth, the monarch remembered his mother, Elizabeth II, and promised to uphold the country’s constitutional values.

The king confirmed that his wife, Camilla, adopts the title of Queen Consort and announced that William will become the new Prince of Wales, a designation that was Charles, before ascending to the throne.