Royal fans post heartbreaking tributes to Queen Elizabeth II as Buckingham Palace shares post on second anniversary of her death
Queen Elizabeth II died two years ago today
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The Royal Family has paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on the second anniversary of her death.
The monarchy’s official social media account posted a photograph on X of the late Queen, in a pink hat and matching outfit, smiling at a summer Buckingham Palace garden party in 2019, alongside the words: “Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022.”
It comes as King Charles and Queen Camilla attended Crathie Kirk near Balmoral this morning.
The King and Queen were driven to the tiny granite church on Royal Deeside in the late summer sunshine for the Sunday morning service.
Queen Elizabeth II died two years ago today
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022. pic.twitter.com/u7XK6T8MMG
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2024
Tributes were paid to the late Queen to mark the anniversary, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hailing the “70 glorious years of her reign”.
Sir Keir said in a message posted on social media: “The late Queen’s dedication to the UK and Commonwealth taught us that whatever challenges our country faces, the value of service always endures. For the 70 glorious years of her reign, she was at the heart of this nation’s life. Today we honour her memory.”
Royal fans took to social media to pay their respects. One wrote: “Life well lived and legacy unmatched” while another added: “We miss you, your majesty, thank you for all the years of service and dedication to this country.”
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: “Today we remember the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and mark the second anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Charles III. As we pray for the Royal Family today, we give thanks for Queen Elizabeth’s life of faith and devotion – and continue to pray for The King in his steadfast service to our nation.”
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King could be seen at the church this morning with his window slightly open, in the back seat of the maroon state Bentley with Camilla at his side as they headed to the place of worship at 11.25am.
The vehicle made its way slowly up the short drive, past the traditional red phone box which stood on the corner.
Camilla, dressed in a green jacket with red and green tartan lapels and a green hat decorated with a feather, smiled at awaiting photographers and camera crews as she held her handbag on her lap.
The King, who had a pink flower in the lapel of his grey jacket, was seen adjusting his cuffs as he prepared for poignant service.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral
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One of those who gathered to see the King arrive at Crathie Kirk was Diane Brandish, a tourist visiting Scotland from Christchurch in New Zealand.
She said catching sight of the King was an unexpected “bonus" in her holiday, saying: “We happened to be coming by and I didn’t realise that King Charles would be here.”
She added: “Most people in New Zealand follow the royal family quite closely and are aware of the anniversary.”
Diane and her husband saw the King waving at the crowd as he entered the church, saying “he was very gracious”.