King Charles III delivered his first address to a nation mourning Queen Elizabeth II, the only British monarch most of the world had known and a force of stability in a volatile age.

King Charles III, who spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role, takes the throne in an era of uncertainty for both his country and the monarchy itself.

The country began a 10-day mourning period Friday, with bells tolling around Britain and 96-gun salutes planned in London – one for each year of the queen’s long life.

People around the globe gathered at British embassies to pay homage to the queen, who died at the age of 96 on Thursday in Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

5:28 - King Charles' speech begins

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