Upon the announcement of the late Queen's death, King Charles immediately assumed the throne. Photography was not allowed during the service, as both the Duke and King fell within the line of succession, albeit with the King's son and grandchildren placed before them.
Prince Edward has taken on increased responsibilities and tasks since the Queen's passing. He is also overseeing the overall ceremony, with Princess Anne and Prince Edward. The Duke of Edinburgh recently held titles such as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Dragoon Guards and Colonel-in-Chief of the Queen's Royal Hussars. In two weeks, it is anticipated that the Duke will assume the role of Commonwealth Youth Ambassador.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry's visit to the UK was brief, lasting only 23 hours. He arrived in London to attend the World Child Awards before being spotted in Windsor to pay tribute to his late grandmother on the first anniversary of her passing. On this occasion, senior members of the royal family made sure there was no possibility of a clash with the King's presence.
King Charles, accompanied by a small group of Balmoral guests, including the late Queen's niece and nephew, Lady Sarah Chatto and the Earl of Snowdon, arrived at the private memorial service shortly before 10 A.M. The King appeared solemn in his red Tartan kilt, seated alongside the Queen, who carried a small posy. The Earl of Snowdon was accompanied by his daughter, Lady Margarita Armstrong Jones, and Lady Sarah by her husband, Daniel, and their children, Samuel and Arthur.
While it was a day to celebrate the King, it was also bittersweet, as exactly a year ago, the world learned of the late Queen's passing at Balmoral at the age of 96. King Charles chose to remain at Balmoral, where he had spent the past few weeks. He and Camilla shared a touching image of the late Queen on social media, expressing their gratitude for the public's support over the past year and pledging to continue their service.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall also paid tribute to the late Queen, remembering her extraordinary life and legacy. Princess Eugenie, one of the late Queen's grandchildren, honored her beloved grandmother with a heartfelt message and an adorable image of herself with the late Queen, expressing her gratitude for the life of service, love, and dedication Queen Elizabeth II had given to everyone, her family, and the nation.
