the new king speaks of his grief in his first audience what the prime minister. a nation in mourning as tributes are paid across the country. i don t think it ll be another monarch locker. . covering the kings first speech. hello i m very good morning to you. king charles iii will be formally proclaim monarch today at an accession council which will be televised for the first time in history. the king will make his declaration and oath in st. james s palace later on this morning. he ll be joined by the new prince of wills and the queen consort. as well as prime minister lustrous and members of the cabinet. yesterday the king made his first address to the nation paying tribute to his mother and committing himself to a life of service another significant day awaits the king, a new monarch now face the face with the responsibilities. there is little time for private grief, meeting mourners, and addressing the nation. wherever you may live in the united kingdo