King and Queen attend memorial service to mark first anniversary of Elizabeth II's death

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The King and Queen greeted well-wishers today outside a private church service to mark the first anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth II's death.

Charles III and Camilla made the short journey by car from the nearby Balmoral Estate to the Scottish church, at Crathie Kirk, Aberdeenshire.

Afterwards, the royal couple spoke to large crowds outside, who shared their condolences and handed them bouquets and cards.

 

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In this heartfelt video, King Charles III pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, on the first anniversary of her passing.

A rarely-seen photograph captured by Cecil Beaton in 1968, a poignant image chosen by King Charles III, has been released to commemorate this solemn occasion.

We also listen to the words of King Charles III himself. In an audio message recorded in Balmoral, the King shares his deep affection for his mother, her lifelong dedication to service, and the support he and Queen Camilla have received during their first year of reign.

'William And Kate Mark One Year Since Queen’s Death'

The Prince and Princess of Wales travelled to St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, Wales, today to mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death.

The couple attended a small, private service, but were cheered by around 300 well-wishers who had gathered in the grounds of the ancient cathedral to see the prince and princess and pay their respects to the late Queen.

 

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OMG it's been a year already? Wow, time does fly doesn't it?

 

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King Charles III: One Year on the Throne



On 8th September 2022 the course of history took a turn. As the sun set on Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign, the world looked on as a nation and a family embarked on a new era, the centre of which is one man. He was Prince Charles for all of his 73 years until, on that rainy autumn day, he became King.

After seven decades, this chapter was all he had been waiting for, but was it all that he expected? The year that followed was his chance to carve out his identity and his place in history.

It was a year of mourning, political turbulence, family feuds, a war in Europe. But it was also a year of celebration, friendship, cooperation and a look towards how the role of the monarchy would evolve in the 21st century.

Here, we take a look back on King Charles III’s defining year; what it meant for him, what it meant for Britain, what it meant for the world. And what it tells us about the future of his reign and the kind of King he is destined to be.

 

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Former Prime Minister Liz Truss reveals 'ominous sign' she received day before Queen Elizabeth II's death.

The Queen died two days after she appointed Truss as PM. Truss would go on to be Britain's shortest-serving PM.

Truss reveals that, despite the Queen's poor health, she was insistent that she, not the then Prince Charles, would perform her duty...