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First Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Death Marked By Tributes From Royal Family
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Friday is the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the occasion was marked by tributes from members of the British royal family.
Her eldest son, now King Charles III, released a statement in remembrance of “all she meant to so many of us.”
“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,” he said. “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.”
King Charles also chose to share a previously unreleased photo of the late queen, taken on Oct. 16, 1968, at Buckingham Palace by photographer Cecil Beaton.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, marked the day while visiting Wales, by attending a private service at St. Davids Cathedral. On social media, the couple shared photos of the late queen.
“Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you. W & C,” the caption read.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was visiting London to attend an event hosted by the charity WellChild, which supports terminally ill children, and paid a visit to Windsor Castle on Friday. He reportedly visited St. George’s Chapel, where the queen is buried.
Harry currently lives in California with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, son Archie and daughter Lilibet Diana. He made the stop in London before heading to Germany for the Invictus Games.
Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96. She ascended to the throne in 1952, making her the longest-lived and longest-reigning British monarch.
TMX contributed to this article.
