King Charles III has held his first viewers with Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Footage present the pair shaking fingers, earlier than sitting down to speak.
The assembly got here earlier than the King and Camilla, Queen Consort visited the Scottish Parliament.
Responding to a movement of condolence tabled because the Scottish Parliament, the King paid tribute to his late mom, who he stated he was “decided” to emulate in her service to the nation.
Addressing assembled MSPs, former first ministers, presiding officers and main figures from Scottish civil society, the brand new King quoted from the famed Scottish poet as he praised his mom’s lifetime of “incomparable service”.
“If I would paraphrase the phrases of the nice Robert Burns, my pricey mom was the pal of man, the pal of reality, the pal of age and information of youth,” he stated.
“Few hearts like her with advantage warmed, few heads with information so knowledgeable.”
The quote was taken from Burns’ Epitaph On My Personal Good friend.
The King added: “Whereas nonetheless very younger, the Queen pledged herself to serve her nation and her individuals and to keep up the rules of constitutional authorities.
“As we now mark with gratitude a promise most faithfully fulfilled, I'm decided with God’s assist and with yours to observe that inspiring instance.”
Ms Sturgeon tabled the movement of condolence and described the late monarch in her speech because the “anchor of our nation”.
“In an ever altering and infrequently turbulent world, Her Majesty has been our fixed,” the First Minister stated.
Ms Sturgeon additionally assured the brand new King he would have the help of Scotland in carrying on the legacy of his mom.
“Scotland “stands prepared” to help King Charles III as he continues his mom’s legacy of public service, Nicola Sturgeon has stated.
“We're honoured by the presence in the present day of His Majesty, King Charles III, and the Queen Consort,” she stated.
“Your Majesty, we stand able to help you, as you proceed your individual lifetime of service – and as you construct on the extraordinary legacy of the one you love mom, our Queen.
“Queen Elizabeth, Queen of Scots – we're grateful for her life.
“Might she now relaxation in peace."
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