Charles, in his first act as new king, released a statement on Thursday evening, mourning the death of his
“beloved” mother and “cherished sovereign”.
“I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world,” he said.
The queen’s death comes more than a year since the death of Charles’s father, Prince Philip, who died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99.
