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The monarch wanted to pay tribute to the “dedication” of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died a year ago, on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. He also thanked the public for their support.
King Charles III paid tribute to his mother Elizabeth II this Friday, September 8, a year after the monarch’s death, hailing “her long life” and “her dedicated service” and thanking the public since her accession. up for support. on the throne.
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 at her Balmoral Castle in Scotland after a 70-year reign. His death prompted lively tributes across the UK throughout the mourning period. However, the first anniversary of his death will not be marked by any major public event.
Charles III wrote a short message from Balmoral, where he spent part of the summer. “On the first anniversary of His Majesty’s death and my accession to the throne, we fondly remember his long life, dedicated service and all that he stood for so many of us,” the king wrote. “I am also deeply grateful for the love and support you have shown me and my wife this year as we do our best to serve you all.”
“He’s watching us all tonight.”
Charles’ youngest son, Prince Harry, who is at odds with the royal family, also spoke for his grandmother Elizabeth II at a charity gala speech. “He is looking at all of us tonight, happy that we are together and that we continue to shine a light on such an incredible community,” he said at an event dedicated to sick children and their families in London. The last visit of the prince in the capital of Great Britain, who lives in California with his wife Meghan Markle, was in June.
In a statement, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that “with the hindsight of a year, the scale of his late majesty’s service seems even greater.” “Our gratitude for the duty and commitment only continues to grow,” he added. “While we continue to mourn (Elizabeth II), we should be proud that her remarkable legacy continues to grow today under Her Majesty the King,” the Conservative government leader said.
The video featured an official portrait of King Charles III
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Source: Le Figaro
