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Prime minister Liz Truss described a new Carolean age" as she closed her speech saying God save the King".
She told MPs:
All of us in this House will support him as he takes our country forward to a new era of hope and progress. Our new Carolean age.
The crown endures. Our nation endures. And in that spirit, I say God save the King.
She remained determined to carry out her duties even at the age of 96.
It was just three days ago at Balmoral that she invited me to form a government and become her 15th prime minister.
As we meet today, we remember the pledge she made on her 21st birthday to dedicate her life to service.
The whole House will agree, never has a promise been so completely fulfilled."
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