commonwealth nations woke up to a new monarch today, for the first time in most of their lives. moments ago, king charles first audience with prime minister liz truss. he referred to his mother s death as a moment i d been dreading. a short time before that, just as his mother did in 1952, king charles iii pledged himself to the people of england, in his first speech since ascending to the throne yesterday. queen elizabeth was a life well lived, a promise with destiny kept, and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. that promise of lifelong service i renew to you all today. i shall endeavor to serve you with loyalty, respect, and love, as i have throughout my life. gun salutes boomed across london and the uk military sites today. 96 rounds were fired to mark queen elizabeth s incredible 96 years of life. the new monarch returned to london and was greeted by a sea of people gathered outside of buckingham palace. some of those who shook hands with and smiled, others we