Why King Charles hasn't been able to grieve his mother yet
As the world continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her son Charles has put on a brave face settling into his new role as the new king.
But one British Royal expert said he believes the true impact of his mother passing hasn't yet hit the newly appointed King Charles III.
Dickie Arbiter told Today King Charles III has been working non-stop since his mother's death on Thursday night, but "the grief will eventually catch up".
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King Charles III has been thrown into his higher duties and likely hasn't had time to properly grieve yet. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) AP
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"He really hasn't had time to grieve at all and I think it's going to hit him eventually," Arbiter said.
He said it was likely the first time the grief will hit the king will likely be tomorrow.
"He will go to St Giles' Cathedral for a short service, then back to Holyrood for the ceremony of the keys and meeting the First Minister and in the evening, there will be a vigil," he said.
"That's when I think it will hit him, because he will be alone with the family."
Dickie Arbiter said it is likely the grief will hit King Charles III tomorrow in Scotland when he can finally spend time with his family. Today
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