Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death, the royal family had to adjust to properly greeting the new monarch, King Charles III.
12.09.2022 - 21:17 / ok.co.uk
King Charles III married Camilla, Queen Consort back in April 2005, after knowing each other for several decades. The new monarch, 73, and Camilla, 75, announced their engagement in February 2005, 35 years after they first met, and went on to tie the knot two months later. The royal couple's wedding took place on 9 April but it was originally scheduled for 8 April, having been delayed due to the death of Pope John Paul II.
King Charles and Camilla also changed their wedding venue weeks before their nuptials, with it taking place in Windsor Guildhall rather than Windsor Castle. Their wedding was unique as they got hitched in a civil ceremony rather than a Church of England service. Charles was the first ever royal to marry in a civil ceremony in England.
While the Church of England does often permit the remarriage of divorced people - both Camilla and Charles had previously been married - it is thought that the couple decided to wed in a civil ceremony out of resport for Charles' future role as head of the Church. Following the ceremony, a religious Service of Prayer and Dedication was held at St George's Chapel in Windsor, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Charles' parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, did not attend his and Camilla's civil ceremony, reportedly due to Her Majesty's role as head of Church.
Queen Elizabeth also had to give her consent for Camilla and Charles to marry under the Royal Marriages Act of 1772. The Queen and Prince Philip did attend the couple's religious ceremony, and Her Majesty later hosted Charles and Camilla's wedding reception. Both of Camilla's children, Tom and Laura, were in attendance at the wedding, along with Charles' two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death, the royal family had to adjust to properly greeting the new monarch, King Charles III.
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A final goodbye. King Charles III bowed to Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin one last time as the committal service at St George’s Church in Windsor, England, came to an end.
Following the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September a committal service was held at St George’s Chapel and her heir paid a poignant tribute to her with his seating plan. King Charles III, 73, occupied the seat at the end of the row, which was the same one her late Majesty sat in during Prince Philip’s funeral service last year.
King Charles III has said his final public goodbye to his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on 8 September. The Queen's funeral service took place at Westminster Abbey, followed by a ceremonial procession from the Abbey to Wellington Arch, where the Queen’s coffin left for her Berkshire home of Windsor Castle and a committal service.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have returned to the site of their 2018 royal wedding. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen back in Windsor, England, on Monday amid the events surrounding thestate funeral, procession, and committal service for Queen Elizabeth II at St. George's Chapel. The funeral took place at Westminster Abbey in London, England, with Harry and Meghan seated behind his father, King Charles III, and stepmother, Camilla, the Queen Consort.
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September in London before her body is later laid to rest in Windsor. The United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch will have a state funeral on the day which was deemed a Bank Holiday by her son, King Charles III. Following the funeral, the Queen’s body will be taken to Windsor Castle for a committal service before she is laid to rest at St George’s Chapel.
King Charles III left a moving message for his late mother Queen Elizabeth II on her coffin Monday.
Royal fans have expressed their sadness as Prince Harry joined the procession behind his grandmother's coffin as the royal family, and the world, pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
Meghan Markle has joined the royal family at Westminster Abbey for a final farewell to the Queen.
state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen walking behind Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as they made their way to their seats for the service. The Duchess of Sussex was seen arriving alongside Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, at the funeral as Prince Harry participated in the procession with Prince William behind the queen's coffin as it was moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Meghan wore the pearl and diamond drop earrings gifted to her by the late British monarch during their 2018 outing together. She paired the meaningful accessories with a wide-brimmed hat, black cape dress and heels.
King Charles III has thanked the public for their support ahead of his mother Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday. The monarch issued a statement on Sunday evening to reflect on the outpouring of support he and his wife, Camilla, Queen Consort, have received during their visits to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and around London, following The Queen's death on 8 September. "Over the last 10 days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world," he began.
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died “peacefully” at age 96 and Britain entered 10 days of mourning to honor her 70 years of service as the head of the monarchy. The details of her funeral raise the question as to where the Queen will be buried, and it’s a location steeped in royal history dating back to 1475.
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