The business for part one of the council.
My Lords it is my sad duty to inform you that her most gracious majesty Queen
Elizabeth the second has passed away. On Thursday the 8th of September 20 22
at Balmoral Castle. I propose that.
When certain necessary business has been transacted.
A deputation consisting of Her Majesty His Royal Highness the Archbishop of
Canterbury the Lord Chancellor the Archbishop of York the Prime Minister
the clerk of the council and myself shall wait on the King and inform him.
The council is assembled. I now call on the clerk of the council
to read aloud the text of the proclamation.
Whereas it has pleased almighty God to call to his mercy our late sovereign
lady Queen Elizabeth the second of blessed and glorious memory.
By whose decease. The crown of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland is solely and rightfully come to the Prince
Charles Philip Arthur George. We therefore the Lords spiritual and
temporal of this realm. And members of the House of Commons
together with other members of Her Late Majesty's Privy Council and
representatives of the realms and territories aldermen and citizens of
London and others do now hereby with one voice and consent of tongue and heart
publish and proclaim that the Prince Charles Philip Arthur George is now by
the death of our late sovereign of happy memory become our only lawful and
rightful liege Lord Charles the third by the grace of God of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of his other realms and territories.
King Head of the Commonwealth. Defender of the Faith.
To whom we do acknowledge all faith and obedience with humble affection.
Beseeching God. By whom.
Kings and queens to reign to bless his Majesty with long and happy years to
reign over us. God save the king.
Hey.
Business for part two of the council. Your Majesty to make your declaration.
My Lords ladies and gentlemen it is my most sorrowful duty to announce
to you the death of my beloved mother the Queen.
I know how deeply you entire nation. And I think I may say the whole world
sympathized with me in the irreparable loss we've all suffered.
It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed
by so many to my sister and brothers. And that's such overwhelming affection
and support. Should be extended to our whole family.
You know a loss. To all of us as a family as to this
kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part.
My mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.
My mother's reign was unequalled in its duration.
Its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve we give thanks for
this most faithful life. I am deeply aware of this great
inheritance and the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which
have now passed to me in taking up these responsibilities.
I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding
constitutional government and to seek the peace harmony and prosperity of the
peoples of these islands and of the Commonwealth realms and territories
throughout the world. In this purpose I know that I should be
upheld by the affection and loyalty of the peoples whose sovereign I have been
called upon to be and that in the discharge of these duties I will be
guided by the counsel of their elected parliaments.
In all this I am profoundly encouraged by the constant support of my beloved
wife. I take this opportunity.
To confirm my willingness and intention to continue the tradition of
surrendering the hereditary revenues including the crown of state to my
government for the benefit of all. In return for the sovereign grant which
supports my official duties as head of state and head of nation.
And in carrying out the heavy task that has been laid upon me and to which I now
dedicate what remains to me of my life I pray for the guidance and help of
Almighty God. I have with humble duty to crave Your
Majesty's permission for the publication of your gracious speech.
Approved. Concerning the security of the Church of
Scotland. I understand that the law requires that
I should add to my accession to the Crown.
Take and subscribe. The oath relating to the security of the
Church of Scotland. I am ready to do so at this first
opportunity. I chose the third by the grace of God of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and in my other realms
and territories. KING Defender of the faith to faithfully
promise and swear that I shall inviolable to maintain and preserve the
settlement of the true Protestant religion as established by the laws made
in Scotland in prosecution of the claim of rights and particularly by an act
instituted an act for securing the Protestant Religion and Presbyterian
Church government and by the acts passed in the Parliament of both kingdoms for
Union of the Two Kingdoms together with the government worship discipline rights
and privileges of the Church of Scotland.
So help me God. I now invite Your Majesty to subscribe.
Those copies of the instrument confirming the oath has been taken.
Whereas it is pleased Almighty God to call to his mercy our late sovereign
lady Queen Elizabeth the second of blessed didn't glorious memory by whose
decease the crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is
solely and rightfully come to the Prince Charles Philip Arthur George.
We therefore the Lords spiritual and temporal of this realm and members of
the House of Commons together with other members of Her Majesty's Privy Council
and representatives of the Realms and territories aldermen and citizens of
London and others do now hereby with one voice and consent of tongue and heart
publish and proclaim that the Prince Charles Philip Arthur
George is now by the death of our late sovereign of happy memory become our
only lawful and rightful liege Lord Charles the third by the grace of God of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and that his other
realms and territories. King head of the Commonwealth defender
of the faith to whom we do acknowledge all faith and obedience with humble
affection beseeching God by whom kings and queens do reign to bless His Majesty
with a long and happy years to reign over us.
Given that St. James's Palace this 10th day of
September in the year of our Lord 2022
Three cheers for His Majesty the King. Hip hip. Hooray
Hip hip. Hooray