HM The King

Following yesterday's announcement, His Majesty The King addresses the nation.

Live coverage of HM the King's visit to the Palace of Westminster, where the new sovereign receives messages of condolence following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. On conclusion of the speeches, the King will address representatives of both Houses of Parliament. Presented by Mishal Husain.

Coverage of HM the King's visit to Northern Ireland, where he visits Royal Hillsborough Castle and receives a message of condolence from the speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. King Charles III then travels to St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, to attend a service of reflection for the life of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Coverage of the King’s visit to Wales and his first visit as the new sovereign. King Charles III and the Queen Consort attend a service of prayer and reflection at Llandaff Cathedral and receive messages of condolence from the Welsh Senedd. They also make a visit to Cardiff Castle to attend a reception hosted by the Welsh Government.

King Charles has used his first Christmas message to reflect on the cost-of-living crisis. He spoke of the "great anxiety and hardship" for those struggling to "pay their bills and keep their families fed and warm". Images of food banks and help for the homeless appear alongside the speech, recorded by the King in St George's Chapel, Windsor. The King pays tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth, who is buried in Windsor chapel.

HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.