However, before the official announcement was made, an expert said then Prince Charles instantly knew what had transpired upon hearing two words.<\/p>\n
Two words, that he had spent his entire life preparing for, and which confirmed the death of his mum.<\/p>\n
“He knew what had happened,” Ms Bond explained, “Because he was addressed by the person who rang him, the courtier, as ‘Your Majesty’ and then he knew, ‘Well, my mother has died’ and obviously he raced back to Balmoral to be at her side.”<\/p>\n
Ms Andrews suggested that despite the Royal Family’s profound sadness at the late Queen’s passing, there may have been some solace in knowing she had spent her final days at Balmoral – her Highland estate, where she had experienced many of her life’s happiest moments.<\/p>\n
King Charles technically became monarch the moment his mother passed away, but was formally crowned in May 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A recorded address in which he lauded his late mother was released today, with King Charles saying: “We owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother; for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo my darling Mama, as you begin your last great journey to join my dear late Papa, I want simply to say this: Thank you.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years.\u201d<\/p>\n
He then borrowed from Shakespeare as he added: \u201cMay \u2018flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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