Prince William and Princess Kate lay wreath next to portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Prince William and Princess Kate paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a historic cathedral in Wales today.
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Prince William and Princess Kate paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a historic cathedral in Wales today.
The couple marked the first anniversary of the late Queen's death with a small private service at St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire.
The Prince and Princess of Wales' appearance was delayed by just over an hour due to fog preventing their helicopter from landing.
They had been due to arrive at 12.25pm but the couple eventually turned up around 1.30pm.
Prince William and Princess Kate walked forward towards a photograph of Queen Elizabeth II, the Princess of Wales then placed a floral tribute of white roses in front of the picture.
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There was a crowd of well-wishers that gathered to greet the royals.
One member of the crowd told Prince William: "You're doing a great job!"
During the service, Prince William and Princess Kate walked forward towards a photograph of Queen Elizabeth II, the Princess of Wales then placed a floral tribute of white roses in front of the picture.
The Very Revd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones, Dean of St Davids, told the congregation: "It is particularly poignant to welcome you here, Your Royal Highnesses, on Accession Day, the first anniversary of the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
There was a crowd of well-wishers that gathered to greet the royals.
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"She came here four times: the only monarch to sit in the Sovereign's stall, the seat of a Chapter member which came into the possession of the Crown at the Reformation.
"Today countless numbers will be remembering her with both sadness and with great affection, giving thanks again for her long life of dedicated service - as we do here."
This morning Princess Kate and Prince William issued a heart-rendering statement to mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death.
The Prince and Princess of Wales signed off the tribute with their initials.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales' appearance was delayed by just over an hour due to fog preventing their helicopter from landing.
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The statement said: "Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you. W & C".
King Charles also issued a tribute to his mother to mark the first anniversary of her death.
The King said: "In marking the first anniversary of Her late Majesty's death and my Accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us.
"I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all. Charles R."
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