King Charles will address the nation tonight following the devastating death of his mother, the Queen.
Her Majesty sadly passed away at Balmoral Castle on Thursday at the age of 96.
The first full day of 17 in a national period of mourning has started and already church bells across the UK have been ringing out in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving Sovereign.
Earlier today, King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla were pictured leaving the Scottish estate. The King was pictured in the back of a car as they were driven in convoy over the River Dee towards Ballater.
They will now fly back to London before the King makes an historic address to the nation in a message that will be televised tonight. King Charles III is expected to receive a motion of condolence at Westminster Hall.
In a statement, the King said: "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.
"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."
What time is the King's speech?
King Charles III will appear in a pre-recorded televised address to the nation on Friday, September 9, at around 6pm.
He is expected to pay tribute to his late mother, as well as a pledge to his service as the new monarch.
His first address will come 24 hours after it was announced the Queen had sadly died.
Where can I watch the King's speech?
The King's speech will be broadcast BBC One, STV, Sky News and BBC iPlayer.
Other broadcasters and radio stations are also likely to clear a slot for the special address.
What happens next?
Following his address, Charles will officially be proclaimed the King by the Accession Council which convenes tomorrow (September 10) at St James' Palace.
The proclamation is usually made up of prayers and pledges to the new monarch as well as honouring the previous ruler.
Following this, the proclamation will then be signed by several senior figures including Prime Minister Lizz Truss and the Archbishop of Canterbury Reverend Justin Welby, among others.
The proclamation has changed over time with additions and revisions, with more likely tomorrow to keep up with the times.
Charles will again meet with the Accession Council and the Privy Council where he will swear an oath to preserve the Church of Scotland in a tradition dating back to the 18th century.
After this, there will be a public fanfare as Charles is declared to the people as the new king by the Garter King of Arms, who will make the announcement from the balcony of St James' Palace.
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