‘I pledge myself to you’: what the papers said about King Charles’s speech

Saturday’s papers capture the King’s public display of deep affection for his mother, and his vow to make loyalty, respect and love the tenets of his reign

King Charles III’s emotional speech to a nation in mourning resounded across Saturday’s front pages, which highlighted his tender language to his “dear mama” and his promise to serve the people in a similar vein to the Queen.

The Times used a wrap showing a contemplative Charles outside Buckingham Palace, and its front page inside pictured him in the Blue Drawing Room inside the palace, at a desk bearing a picture of his mother. The headline is “I pledge myself to you”.

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