Mike Tindall's heartbreaking tribute to Queen and 'wonderful' grandmother-in-law
Mike Tindall has paid tribute to his "wonderful" grandmother-in-law, the late Queen, on the first anniversary of her death.
The former England rugby captain wrote on Instagram: "Massive day in the sport I love but I can’t help but start the day thinking about this wonderful woman that we lost a year ago today #thequeen #rip".
Mike, who is married to Princess Anne's daughter Zara, shared the post alongside a viral video of the Queen which uses time-lapse photos to document her childhood, rise to the crown and subsequent reign. The clip was accompanied by Pink Floyd's title track, Wish You Were Here.
Instagram users were touched by the tribute, with one commenting: "She was truly a most remarkable woman." Another wrote: "Thinking of you and your family. She was an amazing lady RIP Your Majesty."
And a third added: "Thank you Mike, she is indeed missed by her people worldwide. Special thoughts to all of the family, and to the joy and laughter you yourself brought to Her Majesty." Mike's tribute came as King Charles recorded a message and released a favourite photograph of his mum.
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In audio spoken at Balmoral Castle and recorded on Thursday, Charles said he recalled with "great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us". He said: "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."
The formal colour photograph chosen by Charles was taken by Cecil Beaton and shows her aged 42 in 1968. She is standing sideways and smiling in her Garter robes and wearing the Grand Duchess Vladimir's Tiara, made of 15 interlaced diamond circles.
The late Queen with the England rugby squad in 2003 (AFP/Getty Images)Last night, Prince Harry remembered his grandmother during a moving speech at the WellChild Awards in London. Speaking to a packed room, he said: "I'll try not to get choked up this evening." He continued: "As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last as my grandmother passed away.
"As you also know, she would have been the first person to insist that I still come to be with you all instead of going to her. And that's why I know that exactly one year on she's looking down on us on all of us tonight, happy we're together and continuing to spotlight such an incredible community."
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also paid tribute to her, saying: "With the perspective of a year, the scale of her late majesty's service only seems greater. Her devotion to the nations of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth only seems deeper.
The formal colour photograph chosen by Charles was taken by Cecil Beaton (PA)"And our gratitude for such an extraordinary life of duty and dedication only continues to grow." Mr Sunak said he treasured his memories of meeting the late Queen and was struck by her "wisdom, by her incredible warmth and grace", and also her "sharp wit". "People across the UK, whether they had the good fortune to meet her late majesty or not, will be reflecting today on what she meant to them and the example she set for us all," he added.
Soldiers and horses who took part in the state funeral procession and proclamation salutes for the new reign will return for Accession Day gun anniversary salutes in the King's honour today. Captain Amy Cooper, who was the lead rider in the procession which carried the coffin to lie in state in Westminster Hall, 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 by The Honourable Artillery Company - the regiment and the King's Troop were responsible for gun salutes following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Bells will be rung at Westminster Abbey at 1pm in commemoration of the King's accession.
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