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Privacy NoticeThe King attended church near Balmoral for prayers and reflection in memory of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the second anniversary of her death. King Charles, 75, was accompanied by Queen Camilla, 76, as he arrived at the tiny granite Crathie Kirk, where the late Queen was a regular, on Royal Deeside for the Sunday morning service. Sunday, 8 September marks two years since Elizabeth II passed away. King Charles could be seen, 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 around 11.25am. The vehicle made its way slowly up the short drive, past the traditional red phone box which stands 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 and Queen were spotted arriving at the church service
The King has been staying on his Aberdeenshire estate in the Highlands, where the late Queen died peacefully at the age of 96 two years ago. Tributes have been paid to the late Queen on the second anniversary of her passing, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sharing a message on social media. “Today marks two years since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II,” the politician wrote. “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.” Accession Day is a deeply personal time for the King being the anniversary of the both the historic start of his reign as Charles III and the sad loss of his beloved mother. He faced a personally challenging second year as sovereign, marked by the difficult double health blow of his cancer diagnosis and that of his daughter-in-law the Princess of Wales.
Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022
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Charles and Camilla arrive at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral
A source revealed that despite the challenges of the past year, King Charles has shown a “determination to be as public as he was able” to demonstrate his ongoing capability to the nation. The insider with the PA news agency: “The Queen’s unwavering support has been a significant boost for him. Her natural warmth, resilience and sense of humour, as I’m sure any patient will tell you, is a wonderful thing to have.” Looking ahead, the King and Queen are preparing for a significant tour to Australia and Samoa this autumn, marking their first major international journey since the announcement of Charles’s cancer.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnKing Charles IIIQueen CamillaThe Queen
