King Charles III appoints William as next Prince of Wales in first address as monarch

King Charles III addressed the nation for the first time as monarch in a pre-recorded statement at Buckingham Palace on Friday afternoon. The monarch paid tribute to his mother Her Majesty the Queen, who he described as "an inspiration, an example to me and to all my family". The King said his life "will of course change" as he takes up his new responsibilities, and so appointed his son, Prince William, as the next Prince of Wales. He said he also wanted to "express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas".