King quotes Shakespeare in tribute to the queen in a speech to lawmakers that “Parliament is the living and breathing instrument of our democracy’’ as he referenced the connections to “my darling late mother’’.
The ceremony ended with Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, standing as the national anthem was played.
Later, in Edinburgh, the Queen will be taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to nearby St. Giles’ Cathedral.
There her family, and a congregation drawn from all areas of Scottish society, will attend a service of thanksgiving for her life.
Charles will lead some of the royals expected to be the Duke of York, Earl of Wessex, Princess Royal, and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence – on foot.
While the Queen Consort and other members of the monarchy follow in cars.
Members of the public would be able to view the coffin to pay their respects for 24 hours before it will be taken to London to lie in state.
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Later in the evening, the King and other members of his family, likely his siblings will hold a vigil at the cathedral in honor of the Queen.
The Duke of Sussex earlier released an emotional statement, promising to “honor his father as the new King’’.
Harry’s in an emotional statement also paid tribute to his grandmother’s everlasting legacy, saying: “you are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over.’’
He reflected on his “first meetings with the Queen, including “the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren.’’
And in a poignant final line referencing the late Duke of Edinburgh, he said.
“We, too smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace.’’
Crowds were expected to swell central London in the coming days, ahead of the Queen’s lying in state in the British capital after being moved from Edinburgh.
