King Charles's first address today, the country mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The whole of England is in mourning due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain. The Queen has created a history by ruling for almost 70 years. Now after his death, King Charles III will address the country on Friday.

Charles, 73, became monarch at a Scottish Highland retreat on Thursday shortly after his mother's death. Tributes are being paid to Queen Elizabeth II at home and abroad.

The details of King Charles' address, which was to be pre-recorded, were not immediately released by Birmingham Palace, but are part of detailed pre-plans drawn up decades ago.

It is believed that on Friday itself, the new King will hold his first meeting with Prime Minister Liz Truss. On Tuesday, just before her death, Queen Elizabeth II appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss. It is one of the last ceremonial acts of the Queen.