On the first anniversary, Prince William and Prince Charles will lead the tributes, delivering a public message commemorating the Monarch's life and legacy, which ended at the age of 96.
While William and Kate reflect on the Queen's lengthy reign, they also plan to look ahead. The King, however, will mark the anniversary privately at Balmoral in Scotland, the place of her passing.
Final arrangements are still being determined for the mode of their address, whether it will be delivered in person or through their social media platforms, reaching millions of admirers. A royal source conveyed that Her Majesty's passing truly marked the conclusion of an era. The royal family has been in a state of transition since, and as the coronation and summer holidays conclude, the anticipation builds for what lies ahead.
Royal officials stated that Charles will quietly and privately observe the anniversary, following the example set by the late Queen, who stayed at Sandringham in Norfolk until the anniversary of her father's passing. Members of the royal family may partake in public engagements surrounding the Queen's anniversary, though no public or private family gathering involving all of them is planned.
As summer commences, King Charles III will host numerous family members at Balmoral, including serving Prime Ministers and Rishi Sunak, who will stay at the estate with his family. Prince Harry and Meghan, who were reportedly not invited to Balmoral due to strained relations, are expected to commemorate the anniversary in their own way.
Prince Charles is expected to pay tribute to his mother at Balmoral Castle, coinciding with the anniversary of his own ascent to the throne. While specific details of this event have not been communicated to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they are likely to find their own way to honor the occasion.
This development comes after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen leaving a celebrity hotspot restaurant in Montecito, California, following Meghan's birthday celebrations. Prince Harry is anticipated to attend the 2023 Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, while Meghan is expected to join him for various events before their appearance at the closing ceremony on September 16th.
Reports indicate that Prince Harry will deliver a speech, and Meghan Markle will participate as a moderator during the ceremony.
All senior royal family members, including Prince Andrew, are expected to attend the university ceremony held at Balmoral Castle. Following the ceremony, King Charles and Queen Camilla will commence their summer holiday in Scotland, breaking from tradition by not staying in the main Balmoral Castle, but rather at Burke Hall, Charles' private residence on the estate.
