Read King Charles’ tribute to Queen in full after Her Majesty’s death
KING Charles has paid a warm-hearted tribute to his beloved "mummy" - after rushing to be by her side as she died.
Charles, 73, who will now be known as Charles III, released a statement about his "greatest sadness" as he praised the longest-serving monarch in British history.
He had affectionally called her "Your Majesty, Mummy" as he poured his heart out in an emotional tribute during her Platinum Jubilee in June.
Penning a tribute to the 96-year-old, King Charles wrote: "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother.
"I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.
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"During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held."
Buckingham Palace confirmed the heartbreaking news this afternoon - making her son, Charles, King.
Buckingham Palace announced in a statement: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
"The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
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The UK was immediately plunged into a state of mourning, with announcements expected about plans for her funeral and a national day of remembrance in the coming days.
Charles is now King of England and his wife Camilla, Queen Consort.
