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  • Britain's King Charles III leaves Aberdeen Airport as he travels to London following Thursday's death of Queen Elizabeth II, in Aberdeen, Scotland, Friday Sept. 9, 2022. King Charles III, who spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role, planned to meet with the prime minister and address a nation grieving the only British monarch most of the world had known. He takes the throne in an era of uncertainty for both his country and the monarchy itself. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)
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    Breaking news: King Charles III addresses Britain
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    King Charles III addresses Great Britain as citizens mourn.King Charles's address will be carried live, today at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET. Charles ascends the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II and his ascendance to the throne. NPR will offer LIVE, anchored broadcast coverage of this event during Here & Now.