King Charles to address nation for first time as monarch
King Charles III is expected to address the nation for the first time as sovereign later, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday
The King is on his way to London, where he is also due to meet Prime Minister Liz Truss later.
Gun salutes will be fired, and church bells will toll on Friday as the UK pays tribute to her reign.