Britain's King Charles makes first address to the nation

King Charles III delivers his address to the nation and the Commonwealth from Buckingham Palace, London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Friday September 9, 2022. Yui Mok/Pool via REUTERS

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles gave a televised address to the nation on Friday, his first since the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth.

Below is a text of his address: