And our gratitude for such an extraordinary life of duty and dedication only continues to grow.” Her devotion to the nations of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth only seems deeper. He said: "With the perspective of a year, the scale of Her Late Majesty’s service only seems greater. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also paid tribute to the late Queen, reflecting on her legacy. The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to attend a special service in St Davids Cathedral in St Davids, west Wales, according to reports, in memory of the Queen on an emotional day for the royal family. Issued by the Royal Collection Trust/His Majesty King Charles III 2023 of the late Queen Elizabeth II to mark the anniversary of her passing (Image: Issued by the Royal Collection Trust/His Majesty King Charles III 2023 of the late Queen Elizabeth II) "I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all.” His written message was signed Charles R. "In marking the first anniversary of Her Late Majesty’s death and my accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us,” the King said. The King, in his short tribute, thanked the nation for the love and support shown to him and Queen Camilla during his first year as monarch, and pledged their continued service. She is standing sideways and smiling as she is photographed in her Garter robes and wearing the Grand Duchess Vladimir’s Tiara, made of 15 interlaced diamond circles. The formal colour photograph chosen by Charles was taken by Cecil Beaton and shows a young Queen, then 42, at an official portrait sitting in 1968. Friday is a year since the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, who served as Queen for 70 years, died peacefully of old age at 96 just months after her Platinum Jubilee. He has also released a favourite photograph in dedication to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.Ĭharles, in words written and audio spoken at Balmoral Castle where the Queen died on September 8 last year, said he recalled with "great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us”.
King Charles has marked the first anniversary of the Queen's death and his accession to the throne by recording a poignant message.
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