In a historic moment during his first full week in his new role, the King was seated on a throne alongside the Queen Consort inside Westminster Hall, the oldest building in Parliament, dating back to 1097.
His Majesty appeared to be full of emotion as he addressed members of both Houses of Parliament. After hearing tributes to his mother the Queen, the sovereign delivered a moving response. “I cannot help but feel the weight of history which surrounds us,” he said, “and which reminds us of the vital parliamentary traditions to which members of both houses