New Appointments to the Order of Merit

There could be no more fitting way to mark my beloved mother’s extraordinary life of service than by granting this honour

Over the last ten days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world.

You were our matriarch, our guide, our loving hand on our backs leading us through this world. You taught us so much and we will cherish those lessons and memories forever.

I am determined, as King, to preserve and promote those principles across all communities, and for all beliefs, with all my heart.

We have been overwhelmed by the tide of emotion that has engulfed us and the sheer number of people who have gone out of their way to express their own love, admiration and...

Through all the years of her reign, the land of Wales could not have been closer to my mother’s heart. Roedd lle arbennig i Gymru yn ei chalon.

I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys. Witnessing the love and...

During the years of my mother's reign, it has been a privilege to bear witness to such a devoted life.

I know that the Scottish Parliament and the people of Scotland share with me a profound sense of grief at the death of my beloved mother.

As I stand before you today, I cannot help but feel the weight of history which surrounds us and which reminds us of the vital Parliamentary traditions to which Members of...

And I thank her on behalf of my generation for providing an example of service and dignity in public life that was from a different age, but always relevant to us all.