The Queen: King Charles wife Camilla was nervous at ceremony: The Project host Lisa Wilkinson

Lisa Wilkinson claims Queen Consort Camilla looked ‘nervous’ at the proclamation ceremony of her husband King Charles III.

Camilla stood beside Prince William with her hands tensely crossed for much of ceremony held at St James’s Palace, with both signing the proclamation as witnesses following the death of the Queen at Balmoral Castle aged 96.

Charles vowed to dedicate himself to his duties as King saying: ‘In carrying out the heavy task that has been laid upon me on to which I now dedicate what remains to me of my life, I pray for the guidance and help of Almighty God’.

Wilkinson was speaking to The Project’s UK correspondent Lucy McDonald outside Windsor Castle, after flying to London for the program.

‘Camilla looked a little bit nervous during that proclamation ceremony yesterday. Did you notice that or was that just me?’ Wilkinson asked.

‘She kind of looked like she wanted to go home and have a cup of tea… or a glass of sherry,’ Ms McDonald joked.

‘Well that would be absolutely understandable,’ The Project host agreed.

The Project’s Lisa Wilkinson said outside Windsor Castle (pictured) that Camilla looked ‘nervous’ at the proclamation ceremony

Queen Consort Camilla and King Charles III at the ceremony in St James’s Palace (pictured)

King Charles signs the proclamation with William and Camilla watching on (pictured)

Camilla, wearing a black dress, remained silent throughout the somber ceremony alongside Prince William.

‘In all this, I am profoundly encouraged by the constant support of my beloved wife,’ King Charles III said.

They then signed the proclamation as witnesses along with each of the 200 members of the privy council before they gave three cheers.

Ms McDonald said she was impressed by how Charles had presented himself to the public in recent days.

Charles and the Queen together at her platinum jubilee in June (pictured)

Charles, Camilla and the Queen as they depart Westminster Abbey after attending the annual Commonwealth Service in London on March 9, 2020 (pictured)

‘He does seem like a more loving and emotionally attuned pair of hands than many of us thought,’ she said.

‘There is a lot of political and economic upheaval here in Britain and we are looking for some stability and we hope he can provide that.’

‘I was actually quite nervous for him, it’s a lot. He’s the longest heir in waiting he’s had a lot of time to think about what he would do when he became King and I thought it went brilliantly.’

She said his first public address as King ‘was about love, loyalty and respect’ and the tone of unity against a backdrop tension was pitch perfect.

Wilkinson and McDonald also discussed the surprise appearance of Harry and Meghan alongside William and Kate as they took a 40 minute tour of the floral tributes outside Windsor Castle.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle to greet well-wishers

The Prince and Princess of Wales view the tributes left after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle

William and Harry appear to have fallen out in recent years, while Harry has relocated to Los Angeles with Meghan.

‘I think that was an edict from the King actually. He wants to give the message that he wants his family close. He doesn’t want the story to be around division,’ Ms McDonald said.

‘So I think it was a great move. This could be a new future for the brothers reunited and we’d all love to see that. And Charles not so far away from his son.’

Ms McDonald added that the wider scene in Britain felt ‘very surreal’ seeing the crowds on the street and the outpouring of emotion for the beloved Queen Elizabeth.

‘You can just see from the number of floral tributes and letters people have left, not outside the palace anymore cause there’s not space, but in Green Park. Just the huge depth of affection people had for the Queen.’

Wilkinson said many of handwritten notes were so personal it was ‘as if everyone knew this woman’.

Ms McDonald replied that Queen Elizabeth had been monarch of Britain for as long as most people could remember.

‘I’ve had her all my life. She ruled for seven decades I think everyone had a very personal relationship to her.’

This was the touching moment that a young girl handed Prince William a Paddington Bear toy. The bear has become widely associated with the Queen after their hilarious sketch together for the Platinum Jubilee just a few months ago

Australians will get a public holiday on September 22, three days after the funeral of the Queen in London, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Sunday.

Governor-General David Hurley proclaimed Charles III as Australia’s monarch at a ceremony at Parliament House on Sunday.

Australia’s Executive Council, which formally advises the governor-general, earlier met in Canberra to recommend the proclamation.

The governor-general said the council had a weighty responsibility.

‘Australia is an unfinished product. It is now entering a new era,’ Mr Hurley said ahead of the meeting.

‘Most Australians have not known a world without Queen Elizabeth II, her passing is the end of an era.’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hosed down talk of Australia soon becoming a republic following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The ceremony began with a procession of the Australian Defence Force followed by a welcome to country.

Following the proclamation, God Save the King was played, with flags raised to full mast.

They will be returned to half mast at dusk until the day after the funeral for the late monarch, which is scheduled for September 19.

An Indigenous spiritual dance preceded a 21-gun salute, which rang out across the capital.

MPs and senators from across the political divide watched the proceedings, while large crowds also gathered outside Parliament House to witness the proclamation, with some attendees waiting for more than an hour.

Gundagai’s Colin Lyon travelled more than two hours to Canberra for the event, telling AAP it was important to be there for the historic occasion.

Governor-General David Hurley proclaimed King Charles III as monarch at midday on Sunday

‘No doubt the (republic) debate will be revived at some point in the foreseeable future, but you know, now’s not the time,’ he said.

State proclamation ceremonies also took place across the country following the proclamation in Canberra.

A national memorial service for the Queen will be held at Parliament House on September 22 and it will be attended by the governor general, prime minister, premiers and other dignitaries.

‘I encourage all Australians, wherever you may be, to take time to pause and reflect on Her Majesty’s extraordinary life of service,’ Mr Albanese said.

King Charles III’s declaration in full

My Lords, Ladies, and Gentlemen.

It is my most sorrowful duty to announce to you the death of my beloved Mother, The Queen.

I know how deeply you, the entire Nation – and I think I may say the whole world – sympathise with me in the irreparable loss we have all suffered.

It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my Sister and Brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss.

To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my Mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.

My Mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life.

I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of Sovereignty which have now passed to me. In taking up these responsibilities, I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these Islands and of the Commonwealth Realms and Territories throughout the world.

In this purpose, I know that I shall be upheld by the affection and loyalty of the peoples whose Sovereign I have been called upon to be, and that in the discharge of these duties I will be guided by the counsel of their elected parliaments. In all this, I am profoundly encouraged by the constant support of my beloved wife.

I take this opportunity to confirm my willingness and intention to continue the tradition of surrendering the hereditary revenues, including the Crown Estate, to My Government for the benefit of all, in return for the Sovereign Grant, which supports My official duties as Head of State and Head of Nation.

And in carrying out the heavy task that has been laid upon me, and to which I now dedicate what remains to me of my life, I pray for the guidance and help of Almighty God.

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