House of Commons tributes to the Queen end after more than 18 hours

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They also approved a humble address to King Charles III in which they expressed the “deep sympathy” felt by the Commons following the Queen’s death, adding: “And to express to His Majesty our loyalty to him and our conviction that he will strive to uphold the liberties and to promote the happiness of the people in all his realms now and in the years to come.” Adam Afriyie, the Conservative MP for Windsor, was the final backbencher to contribute to the session and he said “there was no escape” from bumping into the “omnipresent” Queen if you lived in the Berkshire town. She said: “I swear by almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law, so help me God.” Ms Mordaunt and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer were among those MPs who opted to affirm. Opening the tributes on the second day, Deputy Prime Minister and Health Secretary Therese Coffey praised the “constancy” the Queen gave the nation through decades. Conservative former Cabinet minister Greg Clark said the Queen’s “dazzling 1,000-watt smile” for visitors showed she recognised everyone who met her would treasure the moment forever.