King Charles chooses childhood photo with Queen Elizabeth to thank condolences

"Your thoughtful sentiments are extremely reassuring, and I cannot tell you how sincerely they are appreciated," King Charles replied.

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King Charles III thanks the public for its condolences after Queen Elizabeth's death.

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The new King, 73, thanked fans for condolence cards with a portrait of himself and the late Queen.

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The cream card with a black border featured Charles and the Queen visiting Balmoral Castle in 1952.

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King Charles, then 3 12, looked out a window at the Scottish castle while his mother smiled over his shoulder. Queen Elizabeth died Sept. 8 at Balmoral, age 96.

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"After the death of my mother, you sent me a very generous message.

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Your compassionate thoughts are truly appreciated in this time of great sadness," the King said, signing off as "Charles R."

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