King Charles' moving statement one year on from Queen's death at 96

Kate visibly moved as she curtsies and lays flowers in memory of late Queen

At the end of the ceremony, the couple took a bouquet of flowers including ivy, eucalyptus, white roses and waxflowers to a stunning a portrait of the late Queen.

Kate appeared to curtesy, briefly, before after placing the flowers next to the phot and she and William paused for quite some time facing the picture. William appeared sombre, while Kate lowered her head and appeared visibly moved.

St Davids has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for more than 1,400 years, since St David – the patron saint of Wales – settled there with his monastic community in the sixth century. Since the Reformation, one of the quire stalls has been in the possession of the Crown and is known as the Sovereign’s Stall. This makes St Davids the only UK cathedral where the sovereign has a special stall in the quire among members of the chapter, the governing body of the cathedral.

Elizabeth II was the first monarch to visit St Davids Cathedral since the Reformation when she arrived at the site with her husband, the late Duke of Edinburgh, during a royal tour to Wales in August 1955 following her coronation.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales attending the service (PA)

Queen's stoic final words days before her death as she dwelled on her faith and father

When the Queen's health deteriorated in the months after her Platinum Jubilee, she was said to be "very much at peace" and had "no regrets" about the life she had lived.

The Right Reverend Dr Iain Greenshields, then Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, said she was at ease when he spoke to her, and revealed the stoic final words she said to him just days before her passing.

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Dr Greenshields said the Queen spoke of her faith and her love for Balmoral, as he revealed: "It was her ­Platinum Jubilee year and so she was looking back. She had no regrets and was very much at peace. At one point she went to the window and said, 'Who would not want to be here?'.She was in a very peaceful, private place. She also mentioned her father - George VI - and the great influence his faith had on her".

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William and Kate greeted with cheers and applause from adoring crowds

The couple arrived shortly after 1.30pm, when members of the crowd broke into spontaneous applause.

One well wisher shouted "you’re doing a great job", while another added: "Lovely to see you." William, wearing a dark blue suit, drew cheers and applause as he waved to the crowd.

Kate, wearing a burgundy dresscoat by Eponine and a hat by Sahar (corr) Millinery, smiled as she made her way past adoring crowds. During a short service, The Very Revd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones, Dean of St Davids, acknowledged the service of the late Queen.

She told the congregation of around 20 guests, and the two royals: "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 the Second.

"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."

The Prince and Princess of Wales seen outside the chapel (Stephen Lock / i-Images)

William and Kate arrive for private service dedicated to Queen

William and Kate have arrived at the Welsh cathedral in St Davids, the smallest city in Britain. The couple, whose visit was delayed due to foggy weather, were cheered by around 300 well-wishers who had gathered in the grounds of the ancient cathedral.

During their visit, William and Kate, who was wearing a burgundy dress coat by Eponine, will attend a private service lasting 10 minutes in the cloisters along with clergy, the choir and 20 invited guests. It will be led by the Dean, the Very Rev Dr Sarah Rowland Jones, who is expected to reflect on the Queen's "lifelong example of faithful and devoted service".

Thou Knowest, Lord, The Secrets Of Our Hearts - played during the funeral of the Queen at Westminster Abbey - will be sung by the cathedral choir. Following the service, Kate will lay a bouquet of flowers including ivy, eucalyptus, white roses and waxflowers, by a portrait of the late Queen.

William and Kate will then attend a reception with 20 people associated with Elizabeth II's previous visits to St Davids, as well as those active in areas the couple have an interest in such as mental health and early years. St Davids has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for more than 1,400 years, since St David - the patron saint of Wales - settled there with his monastic community in the sixth century.

Prince William and Kate attend a service to commemorate the late Queen (Max Mumby)

Prince William and Kate 'slightly delayed by fog'

Prince William and Kate have been slightly delayed to the church service in Wales due to fog, it is reported.

The Daily Mail's Royal Editor, Rebecca English, tweeted: ""The Prince and Princess of Wales are about to arrive at St David’s Cathedral in Wales for a service to mark the first anniversary of the death of #QueenElizabeth. They have been delayed slightly by fog."

Prince Harry visits Windsor Castle to pay respects to his grandmother

Prince Harry visited Windsor Castle on the first anniversary of the late Queen's death.

The King George VI Memorial Chapel, which sits within the walls of St George's Chapel, is Elizabeth II's final resting place. An image of the duke leaving St George's on Friday morning - reportedly taken by a member of the public - circulated on social media.

Prince Harry leaving Windsor Castle this morning (Twitter)

Late Queen's portrait displayed in chapel ahead of William and Kate's arrival

A portait of the late Queen is being displayed in the Welsh cathedral of St Davids ahead of the Prince and Princess of Wales' imminent arrival.

The couple paid their own tribute to the late Queen on the anniversary of her death, saying: "We all miss you." The message, written by William and Kate on Twitter, now known as X, said: "Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you. W & C."

It was accompanied by a family photograph of the late monarch surrounded by her great-grandchildren, including Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and her two youngest grandchildren.

A portrait of the late Queen is displayed in St Davids Cathedral (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Emotional King Charles is close to tears after prayers to mark anniversary

An emotional King Charles looked close to tears after he and Queen Camilla attended a poignant church service to mark the anniversary of the late Queen's death, which prompted his accession to the throne.

The King and Queen commemorated the life and service of the late Queen with private prayers and a moment of reflection. The couple, who are staying at their Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, attended nearby Crathie Kirk for the poignant event at the church where the late Queen worshipped - and arrived by car.

As they drove away from the Crathie Kirk to head back to Balmoral Castle, Charles looked visibly moved as he sat in the backseat alongside his wife Camilla.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla leave after attending church (AFP via Getty Images)

Gun salutes fired across the nation to mark one-year anniversary

Gun salutes were fired in London's Hyde Park to mark the one-year anniversary of the late Queen's death, and the King's accession to the throne.

Captain Amy Cooper, who was the lead rider in the procession that carried the late Queen's coffin to lie in state in Westminster Hall, gave the order for the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery to begin its 41-gun salute at midday. The King's Troop rode out from Wellington Barracks in their distinctive dress uniform of gold braided jackets and busby hats and were accompanied by the Band of the Grenadier Guards.

Almost all the King's Troop soldiers and horses taking part played a role in the final farewell to the Queen a year ago at the state funeral and the proclamation salutes signifying the new reign. A 21-gun salute was also fired by Army reservists from 206 (Ulster) Battery, 105 Royal Artillery at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland.

The Battery was also responsible for firing the Death Gun salute to mark the passing of the Queen one year ago and, the following day, the Proclamation salute to mark the new reign. Colonel Matt Wills, the Assistant Commander of the 38 Irish Brigade and the Northern Ireland garrison, said the day was one of mixed emotions.

"We're happy and excited because it's an anniversary of the accession of our new king, but at the same time an accession usually follows a death and so it was only 12 months ago that we lost the late Queen, which probably is still affecting all of us," he said. The event in Royal Hillsborough also marked the formation of a new regiment in Northern Ireland. The 253 (North Irish) Medical Regiment and 204 (North Irish) Field Hospital have amalgamated to form 210 (North Irish) Multi-Role Medical Regiment, 210 (NI) MMR.

Members of the Honourable Artillery Company fire a gun salute in Hyde Park (Getty Images)

Schoolchildren gift flowers and card to King Charles as he leaves church

King Charles and Queen Camilla were spotte receiving a card and flowers from schoolchildren as they left the church service near Balmoral.

The royal couple went on a walkabout and smiled and shared jokes with Balmoral Estate staff, members of the royal household and residents from the nearby town of Ballater, who treated the Queen as one their own.

The Rev Kenneth Mackenzie, minister of Crathie Kirk, who officiated at the event, said: "It was a simple reflective time, a time where we were able to give thanks for the life of the late Queen and recognise the poignancy of this day for that family and this community, as well as the nation and Commonwealth.

"I think that those of us that did get to see the Queen in different situations, but particularly up here, felt it today, were reminded of the loss. But we were also glad, just as the family were able to gather here last year, some members of the family were able to be here.

"And wherever they might be, in their own homes or wherever, I'm glad that people will have the opportunity to reflect and gives some thanks for the life of the Queen."

King Charles and Queen Camilla receive flowers and a card from local schoolchildren (PA)

Where the Queen's corgis are now as Fergie's touching update leaves people in tears

Sandy and Muick were the last two corgis the Queen owned after having more than 30 over her lifetime, all descended from her first, Susan, who was an 18th birthday present from her father, George VI. While the two pooches were no doubt devastated following the Queen's death, a new update from Sarah Ferguson confirms they are now "thriving".

The dogs currently live with Fergie and her ex-husband Prince Andrew, who both live at Royal Lodge in Windsor despite no longer being married. In a post on Instagram, Fergie marked one year since the Queen passed away with a picture of herself with Sandy and Muick and shared a touching message that left people in tears.

She wrote: "As we mourn a year on, we also celebrate the wonderful times we shared with Her Late Majesty the Queen. She entrusted me with the care of her corgis Sandy and Muick and I am delighted to say they are thriving."

The Duchess of York also shared a general tribute to the Queen as she posted a quote from the late monarch on Instagram which read: "Whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load". And in the caption, Fergie wrote: "I often remember the wise words Her Late Majesty the Queen shared with me and the wider world. At a time of great troubles in the world one year after her passing, today this quote of hers seems more apt than ever."

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King greets well-wishers after emotional service to remember late Queen

The King and Queen have paid a personal tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth on the first anniversary of her death.

Charles and Camilla left Crathie Kirk, close to Balmoral Castle, after private prayers and a moment of reflection on the life of the late monarch lasting about 30 minutes.

The couple then made their way over to speak to well-wishers gathered close to the church, who included Balmoral Estate staff, members of the royal household and the public.

King Charles and Camilla greet well-wishers (Getty Images)

Mike Tindall reveals 'emotional' way Royal Family dealt with the Queen's death

Mike Tindall, who is married to the Queen's granddaughter, Zara Tindall, previously revealed how the Queen's relatives were dealing with her death in an emotional interview on his podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby.

In a special episode of the podcast, the former rugby player told how his wife and the rest of the Queen's loved ones "came together" immediately after the Monarch passed. He said: "It's been sad, emotional but happy. In some ways amazing. To see the family come so close together overnight.

"You never predict it. A 96-year-old lady, you know it's going to happen but you're never ready for when it does. Watching what Zara had to go through, obviously, she loved the Queen beyond everything else. Their connection with horses, they had a real bond around that. It's like the world has lost its grandmother in some way."

Over the years Mike attended several events with the Monarch - both publicly and privately. They were often seen laughing and joking at horseracing events, for which they shared a joint passion. He also attended her funeral and reflected on it during the episode saying that the guest list showed how respected she was.

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Huge crowd gathers outside Palace to commemorate late Queen

A huge crowd has gathered outside Buckingham Palace to commemorate the late Queen on the one-year anniversary of her death.

Floral tributes were lined up along the Palace's railings, as well as a framed photograph of Elizabeth II. It comes ahead of soldiers and horses returning for Accession Day gun anniversary salutes in the King's honour later 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.

Crowds gathering outside Buckingham Palace today (AFP via Getty Images)

PM remembers late Queen's 'sharp wit' and devotion to duty

The late Queen had wisdom, grace and a "sharp wit", Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said as he marked the first anniversary of her death.

Mr Sunak said gratitude for her service and "extraordinary life of duty and dedication" continues to grow, a year on from her death aged 96. The Prime Minister said he treasured his memories of meeting the then-monarch, particularly his private audience before presenting his first Budget as chancellor in 2020.

He was not in office at the time of the late Queen's death, having lost the Tory leadership contest to Liz Truss who became prime minister at Balmoral in the monarch's final official engagement before her death. Mr Sunak said that "on the solemn anniversary" of her death "our thoughts are with His Majesty King Charles III and the whole royal family".

He said: "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.And our gratitude for such an extraordinary life of duty and dedication only continues to grow.

"I treasure my memories of those occasions when I met Her Late Majesty, in particular the private audience I had with her at Buckingham Palace before presenting my first Budget as chancellor. I was struck by her wisdom, by her incredible warmth and grace, but 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. We will cherish those memories."

A framed photograph of the late Queen on the railings of Buckingham Palace today (AFP via Getty Images)

Floral tributes left outside Balmoral to mark one-year anniversary

Floral tributes have been left outside the gates of Balmoral to mark the one-year anniversary of the Queen's death.

One touching note read: "Ma'am, gone but never forgotten. You are very much missed. A true icon and steadfast in your duty. Long live the King." Another said: "You will be loved, missed and treasured forever."

Floral tributes left outside the gates of Balmoral Castle (PA)

King and Queen arrive at church for service to remember late Queen

The King and Queen have arrived at Crathie Kirk to commemorate the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II.

Charles, dressed in a red tartan kilt, and Camilla, in a blue day dress and cardigan, made the short journey by car from the nearby Balmoral Estate to the Scottish church where monarchs have worshipped since Queen Victoria. On the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the King and his wife will mark her life with private prayers and a moment of reflection.

A small group of Balmoral estate workers and members of the public had gathered close to the church whose minister is the Rev Kenneth MacKenzie. Some of the men were dressed in kilts and a number of the women wore tartan in the bright autumn sunshine, and were joined by a handful of pupils from Crathie Primary School.

Crathie Kirk was first attend by Victoria, the great-great-grandmother of Elizabeth II, in the late 1840s. The event will be a deeply personal moment for the King, who became sovereign when his mother died peacefully on September 8 last year at Balmoral, aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

Charles and Camilla were joined by the late Queen's niece and nephew, Lady Sarah Chatto and the Earl of Snowdon. Elizabeth II was close to her sister Princess Margaret's children, especially Lady Sarah.

The earl was accompanied by his daughter Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones, and Lady Sarah by her husband Daniel and children Samuel and Arthur. Former dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland Iain Torrance was giving the sermon.

King Charles III arrives at Crathie Parish Church (PA)

Princess Eugenie: 'You are always in my heart'

Princess Eugenie shared a never-before-seen picture of herself sat with the late Queen outside her log cabin in Glen Beg, on the Balmoral estate, to mark the one-year anniversary.

She wrote to her grandma: "Thinking of you today. Missing you so much but remembering what a life of service, love and dedication to everyone and to your family, who loved you so very much.

"Forever grateful to you. And always in my heart."

Queen's right-hand woman Angela Kelly says she will 'never forget her friend'

The late Queen's right-hand woman has paid an emotional tribute to her friend, saying: "I will never forget you."

Angela Kelly, the former monarch's dresser and confidante, wrote on Instagram: "I will never forget you. I will always love you. I miss you my friend." She shared the post alongside a black and white photo of herself alongside a beaming Queen.

The pair were introduced in the early 90s when the mum-of-three was taken on as a dresser after impressing the Queen Mother's personal stylist. She went on to become indispensable and revelled in delight at making the Queen look her absolute best.

Kate and William share heartbreaking message about how they all miss late Queen

The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a heartbreaking statement about how they all miss the late Queen on the first anniversary of her death.

Taking to social media, they posted a carousel of pictures of the former monarch and wrote: "Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you. W&C." The letters W and C denote the message is a personal one from William and Kate.

Today, William and Kateare also making an emotional pilgrimage to a cathedral in Wales where the late Queen visited to mark the first anniversary of her death. They are visiting communities in south Wales to kick start their autumn plans after the summer break and will be at St David's Cathedral. William is not expected to speak at the cathedral but the couple will be shown around the ancient church in St David's, the UK’s smallest city.

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'I watched a double rainbow appear outside the Palace on the day the Queen died'

By Andy Lines, Chief Reporter

It was a simple, short Mirror Online video of a double rainbow which was viewed around the world a staggering 11.2 million times.

I was standing outside Buckingham Palace on September 8th last year after rumours of the Queen’s ill health had started to circulate In fact the Queen had actually died at Balmoral an hour earlier - but no-one yet knew. Then the heavens opened with torrential rain - but in the distance the sun was still shining. Suddenly a stunning double rainbow emerged. The rainbows were only visible across the Mall and St James's Park to the east and south over the Houses of Parliament.

So I started the video with the front of Buckingham Palace and then swung round to film the rainbows. It was a 16 second video. But as soon as I tweeted it and it was posted on Mirror Online- the numbers watching it exploded. Within 30 minutes 100,000 people had viewed it. Then the announcement came that the Queen had died. By mid-evening it had been viewed five million times. By the morning over ten million before finally reaching 11.2 million.

As I took the video I had been chatting to a British children’s author, Phil Corbett, based in France who was back visiting London. Corbett, 51, is the creator of the much beloved Kitty Quest graphic novel series.

He recalled: “We both noticed that the rain had stopped and the clouds had receded, bathing everything in the orange glow of late afternoon sun. Looking up I noticed a beautiful rainbow had spread across the sky. The Queen couldn't have asked for a better send off. I had just come out of a meeting with my agent and since I had two hours to fill before dinner I thought I’d go to a gallery or something.

“But glancing at my phone I noticed that some of my journalist friends were saying that there were rumours that the Queen had passed away and they were going to announce it. So I thought I’d go to Buckingham Palace to see what was happening. When I got there it was obvious something was going on. Crowds were gathering and various news outlet vans were setting up."

After the rainbows disappeared the official announcement was made. The Queen was dead. Corbett said: “What everyone suspected had definitely happened. The flag came down but the atmosphere was weirdly nice. Everyone was curious about what was happening and everyone was friendly and talkative. The news was announced.

"It’s hard to express the emotion. I wouldn’t say sad, she’d reached a grand age and my feelings towards the monarchy are pretty neutral. Everyone liked the Queen but we do need to talk about the rest of them… It was a strange afternoon but I’m glad I was outside the palace when the news was announced."

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One year ago, a double rainbow appeared above Buckingham Palace (Mirror Online)

Timeline of events the day the Queen died and Charles became King

The death of the late Queen plunged a shocked nation into mourning for its longest-reigning monarch. Here is how the historic day unfolded:

• Thursday September 8 2022: Rumours begin to swirl in newsrooms early on that the Queen has taken ill at Balmoral Castle, and possibly had a fall.
  
• 10.30am: Behind the scenes, the then-Prince of Wales makes a 120-mile dash by helicopter from Dumfries House to Balmoral after being alerted to the Queen's worsening condition. He visits his mother and later goes foraging for mushrooms as he contemplates his accession and imminent duty as king, before returning to the Queen's side.
• 12.12pm: Initial indications that something is afoot are seen in the House of Commons. Then then-chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Nadhim Zahawi, sits down next to PM Liz Truss and begins whispering to her while she listens to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's response to her energy statement. Sir Keir, too, and Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle also handed notes updating them about the developing situation.
  
• 12.32pm: Buckingham Palace issues a concerning statement, confirming the Queen is under medical supervision. It reads: "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral." Close family have been informed, the Palace says.

Flowers and tributes outside Buckingham Palace, London (PA)

• 12.46pm: Clarence House confirms Charles and Camilla have travelled to Balmoral, and a minute later Kensington Palace say William, then-the Duke of Cambridge, is to head north. The Duchess of Cambridge remains in Windsor where her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are starting at a new school.
• 1.38pm: Palace sources say the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex are also on their way to the Queen's Scottish home.
• 1.54pm: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are going to Balmoral. Charles has phoned Harry earlier to tell him of the Queen's worsening health. Harry texts William to ask whether he and Kate are flying up, but receives no reply.
  Behind the scenes, Charles calls Harry again to ask him not to bring Meghan. The duke says in his memoir that he tells his father "Don't ever speak about my wife that way". Charles says only immediate family will be there, and not Kate.
• 2.39pm: A Royal Air Force flight takes off from RAF Northolt in South Ruislip, west London, carrying William, Andrew, Edward and Sophie.
• 3.10pm: Elizabeth II - the nation's longest reigning monarch - dies at the age of 96 in her bedroom in the castle, surrounded by Charles, who immediately accedes to the throne as the new King, Camilla and Anne. Also there is the Queen's doctor, GP Douglas Glass. Her death - the cause of which is listed on her death certificate as old age - brings an end to the Second Elizabethan age which has spanned 70 years.
• 3.50pm: The royals on the RAF plane, a Dassault Falcon, land at Aberdeen airport, too late to say their final farewells.
• 4.30pm: Prime Minister Liz Truss is informed of the Queen's death by Cabinet Secretary Simon Case.
• 4.38pm: Sources close to Harry and Meghan say Harry is now travelling alone. He charters a private flight from Luton.
• Just after 5pm: A fleet of cars, including a Range Rover driven by William, arrives at Balmoral. Andrew is in the passenger seat and Edward and Sophie are in the back.
• 5.50pm: A double rainbow appears over Buckingham Palace after a heavy downpour as members of the public gather outside.
• 6.30pm: News of the Queen's death is announced to the world. A Buckingham Palace statement reads: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." The union flag at Buckingham Palace is lowered to half mast. Newsreader Huw Edwards reads out the news on the BBC. Tributes flood in from around the globe.

• 7.04pm: Charles issues his first statement as King, and describes his mother's death as "a moment of the greatest sadness". He sayd: "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world."
• 7.07pm: Prime Minister Liz Truss, dressed in black, addresses the nation outside No 10. "Today the crown passes, as it has done for more than 1,000 years, to our new monarch, to our new head of state, His Majesty King Charles III," she says announcing the monarch's choice of regnal title for the first time.
• Around 8pm: Harry arrives at Balmoral. He is in the air when the announcement of the Queen's death is made. When he lands at Aberdeen airport, he receives a text from Meghan telling him to call, but learns the news after checking the BBC's website on his phone. The duke is greeted at the castle by Anne. Charles, William and Camilla - the new Queen - have already left for Birkhall. Behind the scenes, the long-held London Bridge plans for the Queen's death are rapidly put into action, setting out the next 11 days according to a strict timetable which feature a lying in state and then the solemnity and grandeur of a state funeral. A grieving Charles and Camilla dine with William at Birkhall, and prepare to return to London the next day, Friday, with the King due to address the nation on television.

Mike Tindall's heartbreaking tribute to 'wonderful' grandmother-in-law

Mike Tindall has paid tribute to his "wonderful" grandmother-in-law 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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Queen's poignant remark to Liz Truss during her final audience

The late Queen told former prime minister Liz Truss they would be "meeting again soon" at her final official engagement before her death.

Ms Truss opened up about her last encounter with Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral Castle just two days before the monarch died. Speaking to GB News to mark the first anniversary of the late Queen's death and recounting the period that followed, Ms Truss recalled the King was "very, very resolute" when she spoke to him on the phone the day his mother died and his reign began.

The late Queen had welcomed Ms Truss to her home in the Scottish Highlands on September 6 2022 to appoint her prime minister, with health issues meaning she was not able to travel to London to do so. The politician described the 96-year-old sovereign as appearing "frail", but she said she was "mentally alert", "absolutely on top of" the proceedings and reassured Ms Truss they would meet again soon.

Ms Truss said: "In the meeting at Balmoral, she was absolutely on top of what was happening. She was very, very keen to reassure me that we'd be meeting again soon. It was very important to her." She added: "Although she was physically quite frail, she was absolutely mentally alert."

Ms Truss said there was no indication the late Queen was gravely ill. "I was obviously only in the first few days of the job of being prime minister. I was thinking about many, many different things," she said. "But the assumption absolutely was that this would be the first of many meetings."

Queen Elizabeth II welcomes Liz Truss during an audience at Balmoral, Scotland (PA)

King Charles to remember late Queen with prayer and moment of reflection

The King and Queen will commemorate the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II with private prayers and a moment of reflection on the first anniversary of her death.

Charles and Camilla, who are staying at their Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, will attend nearby Crathie Kirk for the poignant event at the church where the late Queen worshipped. The event will be a deeply personal moment for the King, who became sovereign when his mother died peacefully last year at Balmoral on September 8, aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

Charles has been staying at his Birkhall residence and Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire over the summer. He is not expected to have time in his diary to see his son the Duke of Sussex, who flew to London for a WellChild award ceremony on Thursday ahead of the start of the Invictus Games in Germany.

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 on Friday. 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.

Charles and the Queen during the Chelsea Flower Show in 2009 (PA)

Prince Harry's moving tribute to Queen in speech during UK visit

Prince Harry has paid tribute to his late grandmother in a moving speech during his brief visit to the UK.

The King's second son has returned to his homeland for only the third time this year to attend the WellChild Awards in London. He's not expected to see the Royal Family during the visit, despite the event falling on the eve of the Queen's death.

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."

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Prince Harry attended the awards alone (Hello!/Youtube)

Royals issue poignant tribute to Queen and new photo on anniversary of her death

The Royal Family have paid an emotional tribute to the Queen as the nation marks one year since her death.

A short post this morning on the official social media accounts read: "In loving and everlasting memory. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 21st April 1926 – 8th September 2022." The message is accompanied by a 1960s photograph of the late monarch in a relaxed setting at Buckingham Palace.

Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, died peacefully at Balmoral, Aberdeenshire, on September 8 last year, aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her death was the moment her son and heir Charles became King, and the date will remain a poignant period for the head of state.

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The Royal Family shared a 1960s photo from Buckingham Palace in a moving tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Queen's death certificate reveals what caused her to die and royals who were at her side

It was on this day exactly a year ago that the late Queen died - plunging a shocked nation into mourning for its longest-reigning monarch. On September 8, 2022, the former monarch, who was in her Platinum Jubilee year, passed away peacefully at her beloved Balmoral home in the Scottish Highlands at the age of 96.

Her death saw the accession of her eldest son Charles to the throne, bringing a second Elizabethan age to an end. It came just two days after she carried out her final duty, by bidding farewell to Boris Johnson and appointing Liz Truss as the new prime minister in the so-called 'kissing of the hands' ceremony.

In the months after she passed away, the late Queen's official death certificate was made public, which listed what caused her demise and at what time she died.

And the document, published by the National Records of Scotland, shows that the single cause of death was old age, with no other contributing factors.

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How will the Prince and Princess of Wales mark the anniversary?

The Prince and Princess of Wales will today lead tributes to Her Majesty during a visit to Wales.

As exclusively revealed by The Mirror last month, William and Kate have chosen to make an emotional pilgrimage to St David’s cathedral in the UK’s smallest city, a place where the Queen made several visits throughout her 70 year reign.

There is to be no large-scale public memorial planned, or an official gathering of the royal family. William is expected to pay his own tribute to the Queen’s life and legacy as he and Kate attend a service at the cathedral.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales (PA)

New image of the late Queen released to mark anniversary

A new image of Queen Elizabeth II has been released to mark her anniversary.

The picture was hand selected by King Charles and was captured at Buckingham Palace on October 16, 1968, as part of an official sitting granted to Cecil Beaton, who passed away in 1980.

The photograph has not been released before now but was first shown at the National Portrait Gallery between November 1968 and March 1969, as part of its first photographic exhibition ‘Beaton Portraits 1928-68’.

It was the first retrospective of the work of a living photographer in a British national museum. Beaton first photographed Her late Majesty in 1942 and photographed the Queen and many other members of the Royal Family across the decades but the 1968 sitting was their last sitting together.

The new photo of the late Queen (PA)