When average citizens lose a beloved parent, they generally take some time to grieve the loss.

He said, “I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow” (viaDeadline).

Royal Centralremarked on Twitter, “King Charles has had merely hours to privately grieve.

King Charles photographed at an event

Now his duties as monarch and Head of State begin.”

Another Twitter usersaid, “My heart goes out to the Royal family today.

He doesn’t have a choice.”

King Charles

I really do."

King Charles