Key takeaways:
- King Charles III released an emotional statement paying tribute to his mother on the one-year anniversary of her death.
- The public has expressed their support for the King, despite declining support for the monarchy.
- The death of Queen Elizabeth II marked the end of an era for Great Britain.
On Friday, Great Britain quietly marked one year since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who had reigned for an unprecedented 70 years. To commemorate the anniversary, King Charles III released an emotional statement paying tribute to his mother.
In the statement, shared with HuffPost on Thursday, Charles 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.”
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral in Scotland on Sept. 8, 2022. Charles, longtime British heir apparent, ascended to the throne immediately following the death of his mother.
Janis Baker, who was outside Buckingham Palace on Friday, said, “I think it’s a very difficult role to play after the queen, and a difficult job in the first place, so I think he’s done a good job.”
King Charles thanked the public for their “love and support” in his statement. However, his comments come amid declining public support for the monarchy and questions about whether it should even continue.
The death of Queen Elizabeth II marked the end of an era for Great Britain. As the country commemorates the one-year anniversary of her death, King Charles III has done his best to fill his mother’s shoes.
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