- Charles made a reference to Hamlet in his first speech to the nation.
- A royal expert feels it was a “subtle” homage to his ex-wife, Princess Diana.
- Charles also expressed his affection for his wife Camilla Parker during his speech.
One day after the passing of his adored mother, Elizabeth II, King Charles gave his first speech to the nation.
The former Prince of Wales talked about his new position as the monarch of Britain and the Commonwealth, as well as his mother, with affection from Buckingham Palace.
The 73-year-old made a reference to Hamlet during his emotional speech, which a royal expert feels was a “subtle” homage to his ex-wife, Princess Diana.
Charles said, “may ‘flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest” to his “darling” mother.
As Neeson responded to the remarks by telling the media, “Evidently that phrase is from Hamlet, talking of Diana.”
“The phrase from Hamlet was also sung or read at Diana’s funeral. So I do wonder if him choosing that particular phrase was maybe a subtle mention and a nod to his late wife.”
“I do hope that’s the case,” she said.
Throughout his address, Charles expressed his affection for his wife Camilla Parker, saying,“I count on the loving help of my darling wife, Camilla.”
Added, “In recognition of her own loyal public service since our marriage 17 years ago, she becomes my Queen Consort. I know she will bring to the demands of her new role the steadfast devotion to duty on which I have come to rely so much.”
