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King Charles III began his reign as monarch of the United Kingdom,

with an address to the House of Parliament where he pledged to follow in his mother's apolitical footsteps.

While very young, her late majesty pledged herself to serve her country and her people,

and to maintain the precious principles of constitutional government,

which lie at the heart of our nation.

This vow she kept with unsurpassed devotion.

She set an example of selfless duty which, with God's help and your councils,

I am resolved faithfully to follow.

Welcome to Payne's Politics, your essential insider guide to Westminster

from the Financial Times, with me Sebastian Payne.

This week, we'll be delving into a time of epic transformation for Britain,

both in its national and political leadership.

First off, we'll be looking at the state occasions following the death of Queen Elizabeth II,

the morning, the crowds, and what it says about Britain as a nation.

Peter Foster, our public policy editor, will dissect, along with our special guest Hannah White,

from the Institute for Government Think Tank.

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