By NBC News
LONDON — Britain's new monarch, King Charles III, will address the nation Friday as it mourns the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
On his first full day of duties, the king is returning to London for a meeting with the United Kingdom's new prime minister, Liz Truss, herself new to the job after being appointed earlier this week.
As Britain begins a 10-day mourning period, the country and the world are paying tribute to the queen as huge crowds flock to Buckingham Palace.
Here is what is expected to happen today:
- Parts of daily life in the UK hit pause in tribute to the queen: Sporting matches were postponed, worker strikes were canceled and the Bank of England delayed a key meeting on interest rates.
- King Charles III arrived in London from Balmoral and will make his inaugural address to the nation.
- Bells tolled around Britain and 96 gun salutes took place at 1 p.m. in London — one for each year of the queen’s long life.
- A public remembrance service will be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, with Truss and senior government ministers expected to attend.