Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was an emotional day for the royal family and the world beyond. On Monday, the members of the royal family took the global stage to say one final farewell to the longest reigning British monarch, who died on Sept.
09.09.2022 - 00:55 / usmagazine.com
A somber step forward. Prince Charles is now king of the United Kingdom after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at age 96 on Thursday, September 8.
When the Prince of Wales, 73, addressed Elizabeth’s passing on Thursday, his official statement was signed His Majesty the King. “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” he wrote. “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
He continued: “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.”
Charles was the longest-waiting heir apparent in U.K. history and is also the oldest British monarch to ever take the throne. Though he became king immediately upon his mother’s death, a group of advisors known as the Privy Council will convene at St. James’s Palace to formally recognize him as the new monarch in a meeting called the Accession Council.
After that meeting, Charles will take an oath to preserve the Church of Scotland and Parliament will be recalled so that its members can take oaths of allegiance to the new sovereign. Charles’ accession declaration, an oath to maintain the established Protestant succession, will likely be made at the next state opening of Parliament.
A formal coronation for the new king will not take place for several months, both to allow for a mourning period and to prepare for the ceremony.
Elizabeth died shortly after Buckingham Palace announced that she was put under
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was an emotional day for the royal family and the world beyond. On Monday, the members of the royal family took the global stage to say one final farewell to the longest reigning British monarch, who died on Sept.
Representing his family. Princess Diana‘s brother Charles Spencer joined the British royals in honoring Queen Elizabeth II at her state funeral.
Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne for 70 years before her death last week — building a massive legacy, growing her family, and amassing a jaw-dropping fortune!
As Prince William and Princess Kate continue to mourn the late Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her state funeral, the couple emotionally made a public appearance at Sandringham Estate.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were among the members of the royal family who were present at Buckingham Palace for the arrival of Queen Elizabeth‘s coffin.
Queen Elizabeth II. In a statement released Tuesday, the royal opened up about her final moments with the late 96-year-old monarch. «I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life,» Princess Anne began.
All eyes continue to be on the British royal family following Queen Elizabeth II’s death — and new dress code details are raising eyebrows.
Queen Elizabeth II’s body has left Balmoral Castle. On Sunday, the official royal family Twitter account shared the news. “Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin has left Balmoral.
King Charles III has officially ascended the British throne following his proclamation Saturday morning in the State Apartments of St. James's Palace in London.While he automatically became the new King of England following Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday, the Accession Council convened Saturday for what's considered a constitutional formality to recognize his sovereignty.
. Kate Middleton, who is also now the (a title passed down from the new ), was seen driving around during her time of mourning. Much like the rest of the royal family, the new princess was wearing all-black with large, circle sunglasses—probably in an attempt to give her a bit of privacy from the British press during the family's difficult time. The duchess, who did not see the former Queen before her death in Scotland, and instead stayed home with the children she shares with Prince William.
banned from ever being broadcasted again.The program aimed to show the daily lives of members of the royal family, including Prince Philip, the queen, who died at the age of 96 on Thursday, and their children Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew and King Charles III (then known as Prince Charles).Other scenes portrayed the monarch at official engagements, her travels across the Commonwealth and her speeches to dignitaries.It even included a private family moment showing them around the barbecue at Balmoral Castle, their vast country estate in Scotland.The late Duke of Edinburgh — who died last April — commissioned the documentary to make the family seem less like an ancestral dynasty. The monarch was “initially uncertain” about letting the cameras into their homes, according to the Mirror.The almost two-hour film was viewed by 30 million people in 1969 and 350 million people saw it all over the world.Get the latest on Queen Elizabeth II’s passing with The Post’s live coverageIt wasn’t until 2021 that the movie was leaked on YouTube for fans and historians alike to analyze and view.
Prince Harry seems to be offering some comfort of his own to others amid the news of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II's, death. The 37-year-old Duke of Sussex was seen placing his hand on the shoulder of an airport employee as the woman spoke to him at the Aberdeen Airport on Friday, one day after the queen died at age 96. Harry was wearing a black suit and carrying a North Face backpack as he made his way to his flight. The father of two was flying out of Scotland after rushing to be with his family at Balmoral Castle on Thursday amid the news of his grandmother's declining health.
Though many members of the royal family rushed to Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday upon hearing the news of Queen Elizabeth II‘s declining health, only a few were able to see her before she died.
WATCH: Queen Elizabeth II's life in picturesThough Charles is the longest serving heir apparent in British royal history, he’s considered less popular than his son William.This is due to his divorce from the widely beloved Princess Diana, his affair with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and a string of unpopular comments about his love life in the ‘80s and ‘90s.Though those times are long in the past, some royal fans have called for Charles to abdicate in favour of making his eldest son William the king.Not only is William younger and more popular, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is also considered by some to be a more favourable choice for Queen Consort than Camilla.Not only is William younger and more popular, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is also considered a more favourable choice.So will Charles give up the crown to make William king? It’s highly unlikely.Charles began using the title of king immediately after his mother’s death, releasing a heartbroken statement as King Charles in the hours after she died.For him to pass the crown to William instead, he’d have to formally abdicate as King Edward did in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson.Charles has no good reason to abdicate in favour of William, as his son will also be king in the fullness of time.Charles has no good reason to abdicate in favour of William, as his son will also be king in the fullness of time.The Queen also made sure her son would be the next king back in 2018, when she formally asked Commonwealth Heads of Government to appoint Charles as her successor of the association of Britain and its former colonies.She reiterated her desire for her son to succeed her in February 2022, when announcing her plans for Camilla to be Queen Consort at
Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96.
Before the world began mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at 96 years old on Thursday, the monarch's closest royal family members descended upon Balmoral Castle in Scotland to pay their final respects. Newly named King Charles III, who became the reigning monarch following Queen Elizabeth's death, his wife, Camilla, and sister, Princess Anne, arrived at Balmoral early Thursday. Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex arrived at the Scotland establishment around 5:00 p.m. local time. Following earlier reports of concern for Her Majesty's health, Buckingham Palace announced Queen Elizabeth's death in a statement following her immediate family's arrival at the castle. Her death was announced around 6:30 p.m.«The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,» Buckingham Palace revealed. «The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.»Her Majesty is survived by her children, along with eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Queen Elizabeth took the throne at 25 years old, and was officially crowned during a 1953 coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
Mourning the queen. Prince Charles paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, after she died on Thursday, September 8.
Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96. Prior to the news of Her Majesty's death, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday morning, «Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.»The queen's family, including her four children, Prince Charles of Wales, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, grandchildren Prince William and Prince Harry, and several other members of the royal family, all traveled to Balmoral Castle in Scotland amid the news of her declining health. Crowds also congregated outside of Buckingham Palace, awaiting further updates on the longest-reigning sovereign's condition.
announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, Prince Charles, has named the new King of England. «The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,» the statement read. «The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.»Not only has the 73-year-old royal been named king, but his wife, Camilla, the former Duchess of Cornwall, is also now the new Queen Consort.
Prince Charles has now taken on the role of King following the tragic death of Queen Elizabeth aged 96. His accession to the throne came immediately after the death of his mother at Balmoral this afternoon.