Newspaper headlines: King's 'pledge to the nation' and 'my darling mama'
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King Charles III was the mainstay of Saturday's headlines
The UK's newspapers commemorate Charles III's first day of rule following the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. Here are their front pages.
All of the front pages focus on King Charles and his first address to the nation. Many of the papers highlight the personal tone of his speech, as he reflected on his mother's life while pledging to serve with loyalty, respect and love.
The i weekend says King Charles III has had decades to prepare for this moment, external and he "rose to the occasion".
The Daily Express says he was "majestic", external.
The Daily Telegraph writes that his "heartfelt" speech was one of the most personal to have ever been delivered by a monarch, external.
The Guardian describes the King as being at his "most emotional", external when paying tribute to the Queen.
The Times says he spoke with "warmth", external and the Daily Mail describes him as being "sincere" and "surprisingly intimate", external.
With his "moving " first speech in the role, King Charles has demonstrated he can fill the void left by the Queen, external, says the Sun. The paper goes on to describe his address as "full of love", not just for his "darling mama" but for his wife, Camilla, and for both of his sons.
There is also a lot of newspaper coverage given to the King's surprise walkabout on Friday afternoon when he met well-wishers who had gathered in front of Buckingham Palace.
The Daily Express suggests that the mood was both "sombre and jubilant", external, as the crowd were "anxious to express their sympathy" but also "eager" to cheer the King as he took on his new responsibilities.
