WATCH: King Charles III addresses Parliament for first time
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A sea of thoughtful faces in Westminster's home of history
Chris Mason
Political editor
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I am in Westminster Hall. What an extraordinary ceremony to witness.
A home of history, it hosted Henry VIII’s Coronation Banquet in 1509.
The trial of Guy Fawkes in 1606.
Today, in front of me, row upon row of blue chairs, upon them an audience of around 900 in black.
During the addresses, a sea of thoughtful, contemplative faces.
The King looked occasionally towards the two Speakers, occasionally towards the audience, occasionally the floor.
The Queen Consort looked straight ahead.
Afterwards, the King managed a few smiles as he acknowledged various familiar faces in the congregation.
The King heads for Edinburgh
King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, have left Westminster Hall.
Charles and Camilla will fly to Edinburgh, where the King will walk behind the Queen's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral.
The King will later meet Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon before he attends Scottish Parliament to receive a motion of condolence.
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National anthem played
The King has ended his address and the national anthem is now played in Westminster Hall.
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King Charles: 'Parliament living and breathing instrument of our democracy'
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The King says he is deeply grateful for the addresses of condolences from MPs and peers which "so touchingly
encompass" what the Queen "meant to us all".
He makes reference to Shakespeare's Henry VIII, where Elizabeth I is described as "a pattern to all princes living".
He says he cannot help but feel the weight of history which surrounds those in Westminster Hall and "reminds us of vital Parliamentary traditions, to which MPs and peers dedicate
themselves".
"Parliament is the living and breathing instrument of our democracy,"
he says.
He says connections
to "my darling late mother" are seen all around, from the Silver
Jubilee fountain in New Palace Yard to the sundial in Old Palace Yard marking her Golden Jubilee.
He says the Great Bell of Big Ben - "one of the most powerful symbols of our nation" - will mark the late Queen's progress from Buckingham Palace to Parliament later this week.
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King Charles III is now responding to messages of condolences he has received from Lord Speaker and the Speaker of the House of Commons on behalf of MPs and peers.
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More from Commons Speaker
The Commons Speaker also makes the "humble address" and extends the House's deep sympathy to the new king.
'Deep as our grief is, we know yours is deeper'
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Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle welcomes the King and the Queen Consort.
He says the loss of the Queen is felt around the world, the UK and the entire Commonwealth - “which she did so much to nurture.”
Newspapers have been filled with photographs of the Queen, but the most touching have been those showing family life, he says.
“Deep as our grief is, we know yours is deeper,” he tells the King.
Commons Speaker shares condolences
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, is now offering condolences on behalf of MPs.
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More from Lord Speaker
He goes on to give a "humble address" from the Lords and offer sympathy to the royal couple.
Lord Speaker pays tribute to the Queen, a 'leader and servant'
Lord McFall of Alcluith says he welcomes the King and Queen Consort to Parliament today on a solemn occasion.
He says Queen Elizabeth II was both "a leader to and a servant of
the people".
Her humility and integrity commanded the respect and captured the
imagination of peoples and nations across the globe, he says.
He said it had been hard to contemplate the her "reign of deep and unparcelled
devotion" would ever come to an end. "But it has ended." he
says.
He echoes the King's words that "we all feel a sense of loss beyond
measure".
But her says her
qualities remain to inspire the King and all his subjects and remembers her
"commitment, kindness, humour and courage, as well as the deep faith that
was the anchor in her life".
Lord Speaker begins address
We're hearing now from the Lord Speaker Lord McFall of Alcluith, who is presenting an address on behalf of the House of Lords.
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King and Queen Consort prepare to hear condolences
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King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, sit down on the thrones inside the hall, ready to hear messages of condolences from parliamentary members present.
Fanfare trumpets as King Charles arrives
We're hearing a trumpet fanfare in Westminster Hall now as King Charles and the Queen Consort make their way inside.
King Charles arrives at Westminster Hall
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King Charles III and the Queen Consort have arrived at Westminster Hall.
Here, MPs and peers from both the House of Lords and the House of Commons are meeting to express their condolences.
The Lord Speaker and the Speaker of the House of Commons will make an address on behalf of their respective House.
We're also expecting to hear the King's response.
King on his way to Parliament
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King Charles has left Clarence House and is on his way to the Palace of Westminster to make his first visit as monarch to Parliament.
He will receive condolences from members of both the Commons and Lords for the death of the Queen.
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Ceremony begins as we wait for the King
The ceremony has begun, as we've seen soldiers in striking formal uniforms file into Westminster Hall and take their places ahead of the arrival of King Charles III.
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Commons Speaker arrives
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has entered Westminster Hall.
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Lord Speaker arrives
Lord Speaker Lord McFall of Alcluith has
entered Westminster Hall, where about 900 MPs and peers are gathered.
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All times stated are UK
- 13:00: The King takes part in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where he will be handed the keys to the city
- 14:25: He and other Royal Family members will walk behind the Queen's coffin as it is taken along the Royal Mile to St Giles' Cathedral
- 15:00: A service will take place at St Giles' Cathedral celebrating the life of the Queen and her connection to Scotland
- 16:00: The Queen will lie at rest at St Giles' Cathedral for 24 hours, with members of the public able to pay their respects
- 17:30: A motion of condolence, attended by the King, will be heard in the chamber of the Scottish Parliament. The King will respond
- 19:20: The King and the Queen's other children will post a vigil around the coffin at St Giles' Cathedral
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King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, have left Westminster after receiving condolences from MPs and peers during a ceremonial event.
The monarch is now heading for Edinburgh, where the Queen's coffin arrived yesterday ahead of a series of events this afternoon:
Read more about the day's proceedings here.
WATCH: King Charles III addresses Parliament for first time
Video content
A sea of thoughtful faces in Westminster's home of history
Chris Mason
Political editor
I am in Westminster Hall. What an extraordinary ceremony to witness.
A home of history, it hosted Henry VIII’s Coronation Banquet in 1509.
The trial of Guy Fawkes in 1606.
Today, in front of me, row upon row of blue chairs, upon them an audience of around 900 in black.
During the addresses, a sea of thoughtful, contemplative faces.
The King looked occasionally towards the two Speakers, occasionally towards the audience, occasionally the floor.
The Queen Consort looked straight ahead.
Afterwards, the King managed a few smiles as he acknowledged various familiar faces in the congregation.
The King heads for Edinburgh
King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, have left Westminster Hall.
Charles and Camilla will fly to Edinburgh, where the King will walk behind the Queen's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral.
The King will later meet Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon before he attends Scottish Parliament to receive a motion of condolence.
National anthem played
The King has ended his address and the national anthem is now played in Westminster Hall.
King Charles: 'Parliament living and breathing instrument of our democracy'
The King says he is deeply grateful for the addresses of condolences from MPs and peers which "so touchingly encompass" what the Queen "meant to us all".
He makes reference to Shakespeare's Henry VIII, where Elizabeth I is described as "a pattern to all princes living".
He says he cannot help but feel the weight of history which surrounds those in Westminster Hall and "reminds us of vital Parliamentary traditions, to which MPs and peers dedicate themselves".
"Parliament is the living and breathing instrument of our democracy," he says.
He says connections to "my darling late mother" are seen all around, from the Silver Jubilee fountain in New Palace Yard to the sundial in Old Palace Yard marking her Golden Jubilee.
He says the Great Bell of Big Ben - "one of the most powerful symbols of our nation" - will mark the late Queen's progress from Buckingham Palace to Parliament later this week.
Post update
King Charles III is now responding to messages of condolences he has received from Lord Speaker and the Speaker of the House of Commons on behalf of MPs and peers.
More from Commons Speaker
The Commons Speaker also makes the "humble address" and extends the House's deep sympathy to the new king.
'Deep as our grief is, we know yours is deeper'
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle welcomes the King and the Queen Consort.
He says the loss of the Queen is felt around the world, the UK and the entire Commonwealth - “which she did so much to nurture.”
Newspapers have been filled with photographs of the Queen, but the most touching have been those showing family life, he says.
“Deep as our grief is, we know yours is deeper,” he tells the King.
Commons Speaker shares condolences
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, is now offering condolences on behalf of MPs.
More from Lord Speaker
He goes on to give a "humble address" from the Lords and offer sympathy to the royal couple.
Lord Speaker pays tribute to the Queen, a 'leader and servant'
Lord McFall of Alcluith says he welcomes the King and Queen Consort to Parliament today on a solemn occasion.
He says Queen Elizabeth II was both "a leader to and a servant of the people".
Her humility and integrity commanded the respect and captured the imagination of peoples and nations across the globe, he says.
He said it had been hard to contemplate the her "reign of deep and unparcelled devotion" would ever come to an end. "But it has ended." he says.
He echoes the King's words that "we all feel a sense of loss beyond measure".
But her says her qualities remain to inspire the King and all his subjects and remembers her "commitment, kindness, humour and courage, as well as the deep faith that was the anchor in her life".
Lord Speaker begins address
We're hearing now from the Lord Speaker Lord McFall of Alcluith, who is presenting an address on behalf of the House of Lords.
King and Queen Consort prepare to hear condolences
King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, sit down on the thrones inside the hall, ready to hear messages of condolences from parliamentary members present.
Fanfare trumpets as King Charles arrives
We're hearing a trumpet fanfare in Westminster Hall now as King Charles and the Queen Consort make their way inside.
King Charles arrives at Westminster Hall
King Charles III and the Queen Consort have arrived at Westminster Hall.
Here, MPs and peers from both the House of Lords and the House of Commons are meeting to express their condolences.
The Lord Speaker and the Speaker of the House of Commons will make an address on behalf of their respective House.
We're also expecting to hear the King's response.
King on his way to Parliament
King Charles has left Clarence House and is on his way to the Palace of Westminster to make his first visit as monarch to Parliament.
He will receive condolences from members of both the Commons and Lords for the death of the Queen.
Ceremony begins as we wait for the King
The ceremony has begun, as we've seen soldiers in striking formal uniforms file into Westminster Hall and take their places ahead of the arrival of King Charles III.
Commons Speaker arrives
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has entered Westminster Hall.
Lord Speaker arrives
Lord Speaker Lord McFall of Alcluith has entered Westminster Hall, where about 900 MPs and peers are gathered.