September 7th 2023.
It has been one year since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles. To mark the first anniversary of his mother's death, the King has released a photograph of her taken in 1968. In a video tribute recorded from Balmoral Castle, Charles expressed the great affection he had for his late mother and her long life of devoted service.
The Queen had served as monarch for 70 years, with her Platinum Jubilee taking place months before her death at 96 years of age. The King also thanked the nation for the love and support they have shown him and Queen Camilla during his first year as monarch.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also paid tribute to the late Queen in a statement, reflecting on her legacy and what she meant to the people of the UK and the Commonwealth. Liz Truss opened up about her final encounter with the Queen, describing her as 'upbeat' and 'mentally alert', with the monarch telling her they would soon be meeting again.
To honour the King's accession, soldiers and horses who took part in the state funeral procession will return to perform Accession Day gun salutes. Captain Amy Cooper, the lead rider in the procession, will give the order to fire a 41-gun salute at midday in London's Hyde Park. A 62-gun salute will also be fired at the Tower of London. At 1pm, bells will be rung at Westminster Abbey in commemoration of the King's accession.
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