The preferred residence. Good morning from london on a day of history and a day of great change. This is stjamess palace, in the heart of london, a stones throw from Buckingham Palace where thousands of people have made their way since the death was announced of her majesty the queen late on thursday afternoon. Queen elizabeth ii, the countrys longest reigning monarch, a constant presence in the lives of the people of this nation. Hers was a life marked with selfless duty and dedication. The focus until now has been at balmoral where she passed away, and at Buckingham Palace where huge crowds have been gathering. But today the focus changes to st jamess palace. The palace has been the residence for Kings And Queens of england for over 300 years. And it was the official residence of the sovereign until the reign of Queen Victoria, when Buckingham Palace became the preferred residence. When the queen passed away, her eldest son charles immediately became king. And today, on this historic
part one, the council will start at 10.00am in just under half an hour s time that will take place in the picture gallery, but the king will not be in attendance. that first part will last for about ten minutes and then proceedings will move to the throne room for the second part and the new king will be there. he will make his declaration. well, last night, the king addressed the nation for the first time as sovereign and he paid homeage to his mother and her incredible life time of achievments. in a little over a week s time, we will come together as a nation, as a commonwealth, and, indeed, a global community, to lay my beloved mother to rest. in our sorrow, let us