Queen Elizabeth‘s funeral took place today (Monday, September 19) in both London, England and Windsor, England.
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Prince William has long held his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II in high esteem through the years.
“At the time [of her accession] she was a woman in a man’s world, but she’s done it brilliantly,” the Duke of Cambridge gushed over the late sovereign, who died in September 2022, during an ABC News interview in May 2012. “I still think she’s just my grandmother because when I was younger and my parents used to slap my hand if I picked my nose or if I was running around screaming … I [learned] that when I was around her I needed to be a little bit more low-key and a little bit more polite.”
Elizabeth’s eldest son, Prince Charles, was first in line for the British throne throughout her reign. The former RAF pilot also served as his father’s first heir. William — who wed Duchess Kate in April 2011 — has since tackled many important tasks on behalf of the monarchy to prepare for his eventual reign as king.
“The wonderful thing about Kate and William is that they remain focused and calm even during their most challenging times,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in January 2020. “[The queen] couldn’t be prouder. She takes pride in being on top of everything but recognizes that it’s time to hand off some responsibility.”
At the time, the insider noted that Elizabeth had told both William and Kate — who share sons Prince George and Prince Louis and daughter Princess Charlotte — that she was impressed by their hard work at public appearances and outings.
“[Charles] can’t do it all himself,” the source explained. “He trusts his son and daughter-in-law implicitly, and marvels at what a breath of fresh air they’ve been.”
The Duchess of Cambridge had an equally tight bond with her grandmother-in-law, which started when William first
Queen Elizabeth‘s funeral took place today (Monday, September 19) in both London, England and Windsor, England.
Saying her last goodbye. After attending Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral, Princess Charlotte, 7, started to cry outside of Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19.
King Charles III and other members of the royal family marched behind Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin as the Royal Navy transported her to Westminster Abbey ahead of her funeral.
The world will be watching. Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, in St George’s Chapel during her funeral on Monday, September 19.
Prince William said his grandmother The Queen would never have "believed" the masses of mourners lining the streets of London for hours and hours to pay their respects to the late monarch. The Prince of Wales and King Charles surprised queuers at Lambeth Bridge, south London, on Saturday (17. 09.
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.
A sartorial tribute. Meghan Markle honored the late Queen Elizabeth II with her jewelry choices while attending the royal family’s Westminster Hall service.
Wow. Prince William and Prince Harry are really trying to prove they are a united front following Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Queen Elizabeth II‘s body has left Buckingham Palace for the last time. Mourners came out in droves on Wednesday to see the historic procession of the late British monarch as her coffin travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall.
King Charles will walk behind Queen Elizabeth's coffin with Prince William and Prince Harry on the way to Westminster Hall. The 73-year-old monarch - who acceded to the throne when his mother died last Thursday (08. 09.
A somber family stroll. Prince William and Prince Harry both marched alongside the rest of the royal family as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s casket was transported to Westminster Hall amid funeral proceedings.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were among the royal family members waiting at Buckingham Palace to receive Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin on Tuesday, September 13.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were among the royal family members waiting at Buckingham Palace to receive Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin on Tuesday, September 13.
Remembering their mother and grandmother. Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death, several royal family members have visited Balmoral Castle to remember her legacy.
King Charles III has thanked his late mother Queen Elizabeth for her life of service and said he hopes “flights of angels” will sing to his “darling Mama” as she makes her “last great journey”. He paid tribute to the British monarch on Friday (09. 09.
King Charles III publicly addressed the nation and the world following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The 73-year-old former Prince of Wales, who will officially be proclaimed as the new sovereign king on Saturday, spoke about his late mother’s historic legacy in a public address on Friday evening in a pre-recorded message from Buckingham Palace. In the speech, Charles acknowledged the «profound sorrow» both he and his family and the world were feeling in the wake of the queen's death. He also vowed as king to «endeavor to serve you with loyalty, respect and love as I have throughout my life.» On a personal note, he proudly announced that his eldest son, Prince William, and daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, would be the new Prince and Princess of Wales, titles he and the late Princess Diana previously held.
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.
Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96. The longest reigning British monarch died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, surrounded by members of the royal family, including her four children — Prince Charles of Wales, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. The royal family announced the queen's death with an official statement on their social media pages, sharing a portrait of the late monarch. «The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,» the statement read, before referring to the newly ascended King Charles, her eldest son, who will succeed his mother on the throne.