King Charles III addressed Scottish Parliament for first time following Queen Elizabeth's death

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King Charles III head to Northern Ireland on Tuesday as he continues his tour of United Kingdom nations, as thousands of people lined up through the night to pay their last respects to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

The queen's children — Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward — were seen Monday night with their heads bowed around their mother’s coffin in St. Giles' Cathedral as members of the public filed past.

Some people even walked past the coffin and returned to the end of the line for another view.

Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday surrounded by family at the age of 96, after 70 years as Britain's monarch.

The queen's coffin will be flown back to London and transported to Buckingham Palace after lying in the cathedral most of Tuesday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Although King Charles III is the most recent King to take the throne, he follows a long line of powerful men in Britain.

King Charles I was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until 1649. King Charles II, "The Merry Monarch," was the eldest son of King Charles I. He was exiled for nine years and ascended the throne in 1660 after being invited back to London. 

Click here to read more on the previous Kings of England.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry

LONDON, England – A lone spectator shouted at Prince Andrew as he followed the queen's coffin through Edinburgh, calling him a "sick old man" – before bystanders and police tackled him to the ground. This has palace officials worried about future events leading up the queen’s funeral.

The incident was unfortunate, as many people were appalled by this person who decided to grab his moment in the spotlight. 

Now though, the bigger problem is this: Andrew is due to play a huge part in the funeral procession next Monday, walking behind his late mother’s coffin at Westminster Abbey. Like any dutiful son, this is his right and, more importantly, his duty, but as a senior source told me, "We can't have the risk of this happening on the day of Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral and no amount of police protection can help at such a turn of events." Which leads from one problem into another: will Andrew step back to save further embarrassment to his family at this very delicate time?

Click here to read more on a royal expert's details of the royal family in London.

Decades after their divorce, Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, are still living together, soon to be joined by the late Queen Elizabeth II's corgis.

The Duke and Duchess of York gifted the fallen monarch two of her favorite breed of dogs in 2021 after her husband, Prince Philip, died in April.

But beyond this happy fact lies a much more peculiar situation: the fact that the ex couple still lives together, even as Fergie, as Ferguson is affectionately known, has been forced to deal with the fallout from the civil sexual abuse case brought against Andrew.

Click to read more about Prince Andrew's relationship with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.

Royal guards carry Queen Elizabeth's coffin into St Giles' Cathedral after its journey from Palace of Holyroodhouse on Sept. 12, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

The procession of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral took place on Monday. King Charles III joined the procession.

Click to see photos from Queen Elizabeth II's coffin procession and Service of Thanksgiving.

Fox News Digital's Matteo Cina contributed to this report.

Members of the public file past as Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York attend a Vigil at St Giles' Cathedral, in Edinburgh. (Photo by JANE BARLOW/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

King Charles III stood at the head of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin after returning to St. Giles' Cathedral.

He was joined by his siblings - Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Princess Anne. The group stood for the vigil for roughly nine and a half minutes.

King Charles III, his siblings along with Camilla, Queen Consort, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex left St. Giles' Cathedral to applause from people still lining the street.

His Majesty made his way back to the cathedral on Monday after meeting with the Scottish Parliament. King Charles III addressed the parliament for the first time since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Oprah Winfrey noted Queen Elizabeth II's death could be an "opportunity for peacemaking" among the royal family.

Winfrey spoke briefly during a conversation at the Toronto Film Festival about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's "bombshell" interview and the possibility that the two could reconcile with Prince William and the rest of the royal family.

Click to read more about Oprah Winfrey's comments on the royal family.

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King Charles III ascended to the British throne automatically following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Her Majesty died Thursday at Balmoral Castle.

Her death brought about changes to the line of succession. Prince William became the heir to the throne. He is followed by his three children with Kate Middleton; Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Click to read more about the line of sucession to the British throne.

Prince William became the heir apparent to the British throne on Thursday following the death of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II. He also was given the title of Prince of Wales on Friday by his father King Charles III.

Click to take a look at Prince William's three children with Kate Middleton. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are next in line for the throne following William.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle arrive to view flowers and tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Prince Harry and Prince William surprised the world when they reunited on Saturday to honor their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Joined by their wives, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, the "Fab Four" were photographed in all-black ensembles, greeting crowds in Windsor, England. 

"I think it was a giant step forward," Shannon Felton Spence, a former British public affairs officer and royal expert, told Fox News Digital. "All of this is a huge step forward considering we haven't seen the brothers together. We haven't seen the wives walking together since before the pandemic. And so I think that it's times like these, in any family, that seem to bring people together."

Click to read more about the royal rift between Prince William, Prince Harry and their wives.

Britain's King Charles III, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone, and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort attend the Scottish Parliament where Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (not pictured) tables a Motion of Condolence on behalf of the people of Scotland following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

King Charles III addressed the Scottish Parliament after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

He was invited to respond to the Motion of Condelences given by the Scottish Parliament.

"My mother felt, as I do, the greatest admiration for the Scottish people, for their magnificent achievements and their indomitable spirit," he said. "And it was the greatest comfort for her to know, in turn, the true affection in which she was held. The knowledge of that deep and abiding bond must be to us a solace as we mourn the end of a life of incomparable service."

He continued: "While still very young, The Queen pledged herself to serve her country and her people and to maintain the principles of constitutional government. As we now mark, with gratitude, a promise most faithfully fulfilled, I am determined, with God’s help and with yours, to follow that inspiring example."

The meeting of parliament was closed after King Charles III's remarks.

Britain's King Charles III waits ahead of an audience with Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone (not pictured) at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. (Photo by PETER BYRNE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

King Charles III arrived at the Scottish Parliament on Monday after attending a Service of Thanksgiving in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.

The new king wore a kilt for the occassion.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told a funny story about Her Majesty and her corgis which elicited a laugh from King Charles III and a smile from Camilla, Queen Consort.

Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York stands as, from L, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, and Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, salute their mother's coffin as it arrives at St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. (Photo by RUSSELL CHEYNE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

A man yelled out "Andrew, you're a sick old man" during Queen Elizabeth II's coffin procession.

The queen's coffin was being moved from Holyroodhouse to St. Giles' Cathedral for a Thanksgiving of Service for the royal family. Prince Andrew joined his siblings to walk behind the hearse as it carried Queen Elizabeth to the cathedral.

The man was later removed from the crowd , according to Reuters.

Sky News reported Police Scotland arrested a 22 year old for breach of peace.

King Charles III will return to Holyroodhouse after a Service of Thanksgiving was held for Queen Elizabeth II at St. Giles' Cathedral on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was taken to the cathedral in a procession led by King Charles III.

He was joined by Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince Andrew.

Once he arrives at Holyroodhouse, the king will meet with Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The queen's funeral will be held on Sept. 19, after her body lies in state at Westminster Hall for four days.

From left, Prince Andrew, King Charles III, Camilla, the Queen Consort, Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, look on as the Duke of Hamilton places the Crown of Scotland on the coffin during the Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place on Sept. 19.

The queen died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, will be viewed by millions around the world and many in the country.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was transferred to Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on Sunday after leaving Balmoral for the final time. The coffin was then taken to St. Giles' Cathedral on Monday in a procession led by King Charles III.

After departing from Scotland, the queen's coffin will be transported to Westminster Hall in London to lie in state four days before her funeral.

Click to read more on the details of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Fox News Digital's Phillip Nieto contributed to this report.

King Charles III and the Queen Consort sit at Westminster Hall, where both Houses of Parliament met to express their condolences, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. (Ben Stansall/Pool Photo via AP)

King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, sat on the throne for the first time since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

King Charles III and Camilla were joined by both Houses of Parliament as legislative members shared their condolences with the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

King Charles III and Camilla took the throne ahead of their travels for the day. The new king and queen consort headed to Scotland for the procession of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.

Prince Harry released his first statement Monday on the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

"Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings—from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren," Prince Harry shared on the website for the Archewell Foundation, which he created with his wife Meghan Markle after stepping away from his role as a senior royal in 2020.

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King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex walk behind the hearse carrying the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Phil Noble/pool photo via AP)

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin procession from Holyroodhouse to Edinburgh's St Giles' Cathedral began in Scotland on Monday.

Her coffin was accompanied by King Charles III along with the Princess Royal Anne, Edward the Earl of Wessex, and Andrew the Duke of York.

 The Queen Consort and the Countess of Wessex followed behind in a car.

Prince William and Prince Harry will not take part in the procession today, according to Sky News UK.

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King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, are greeted by crowds on either side while driven along the Royal Mile before the procession of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland. At the cathedral there will be a service to celebrate the life of the queen and her connection to Scotland.

King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, landed in Edinburgh on Monday to accompany his late mother’s coffin on an emotion-charged procession through the historic heart of the Scottish capital to a cathedral where it will lie for 24 hours to allow the public to pay their last respects. Charles flew to Scotland after earlier receiving condolences at Parliament and telling lawmakers he would follow his late mother’s example of “selfless duty.”

King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, have boarded a flight to Edinburgh where the new monarch will take part in a procession bearing his late mother’s coffin to St Giles’ Cathedral. The plane left RAF Northolt on the outskirts of London for the flight to Edinburgh Airport on Monday, the Associated Press reported.

In the Scottish capital, Charles and Camilla were due at Hollyroodhouse palace where Queen Elizabeth’s coffin stayed overnight. It arrived there after a six-hour journey in a hearse from the queen’s beloved Balmoral Castle summer retreat, where the 96-year-old sovereign died Thursday. The royal couple are to attend a service of remembrance for the queen, visit the Scottish Parliament and meet senior officials.

The comes as part of the new monarch's first tour of all four nations of the United Kingdom as king. Queen Elizabeth's funeral is scheduled for Sept. 19. Monday evening, members of the royal family, including the king, will stand vigil beside the coffin at St Giles' Cathedral.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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