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WATCH: The King's emotional speech

Charles was reunited with his son William today

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May 13, 2024
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The King carried out a poignant engagement today with son William

Hi Royal Clubbers,

My newsletter which is all about King Charles' robust return to royal duties will be landing in your inboxes later.

I write all about how the monarch is a man on a mission, carrying out one engagement after another despite still being mid-treatment for cancer.

One of those engagements was his visit to Hampshire earlier today, where he handed over his role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, a position he has held for 32 years, to his eldest son Prince William.

prince William is the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps
William is the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps

It was so lovely to see father and son reunited and in a moving speech, Charles admitted it was a bittersweet time to be giving up his military role, but that the regiment were in good hands. Joking about William's abilities, he said: "The great thing is he's a very good pilot indeed, so that's encouraging."

You can watch Charles' full speech below.

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