The Prince and Princess of Wales—Not the King and Queen—Will Lead Public Tributes to Honor the First Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s Death Next Month
For 70 years, February 6 was Accession Day for Queen Elizabeth—the first day of her new role as monarch in 1952 and simultaneously one of the saddest days of her life. That’s the odd part about being royal: The moment you’ve trained your entire life for hinges, unfortunately, on the death of your parent.
Her late Majesty always spent February 6 privately at Sandringham, where her father King George VI died unexpectedly at just 56 years old. It was a day of private reflection and mourning, the end to the Christmas season at the estate, which began the December prior.But time marches on, and February 6 and all that it represented has now been replaced with September 8, the day the late Queen passed away at Balmoral at age 96 last year.
will take a page from his beloved mother and, instead of the February 6 at Sandringham tradition, will begin a new tradition: Observing September 8 privately at Balmoral, where Her late Majesty died at a place she so cherished. So, that said, as King Charles and Queen Camilla mourn and reflect privately, that leaves the Prince andto lead anniversary tributes to the late Queen, multiple outlets report.
Although members of the royal family may attend public engagements surrounding September 8, Palace sources said there were “no plans” for any public event or private family gathering attended by all of them. The King is said to currently be retreating at Balmoral and will receive family members there throughout the month, just as Queen Elizabeth once did.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Prince Christian of Denmark Introduces Girlfriend to Queen Margrethe, Sparks Engagement RumorsPrince Christian of Denmark has introduced his girlfriend, Princess Maria Chiara di Borbone, to his grandmother Queen Margrethe, leading to speculation of an upcoming engagement. Insiders suggest that an engagement announcement is imminent and the palace is making preparations.
Read more »
Prince William, Kate Middleton will be ‘remarkable’ as king and queen: insiderAccording to Lady Violet Manners, Prince William and Kate Middleton have done an excellent job representing The Firm. Manners praised Middleton for her charity work and called her a 'real hero'.
Read more »
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make peace offering to Prince William in attempt to end feud: reportPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly trying to reconcile with Prince William and Kate Middleton by offering to rent an apartment at Kensington Palace and furnish it themselves. However, Harry is concerned that this gesture might make him feel trapped in the palace.
Read more »
Kate and William to Mark Queen’s Death Anniversary, Without Harry and MeghanThe Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to lead public memorials to the queen, after Charles said he wanted to spend the day privately. Kate and William are indeed “expected to attend an engagement marking one year of the late queen’s passing.” The Sun has also claimed that Harry and Meghan have been excluded from any proposed memorials, with “no outreach” to the couple to join the rest of the family.
Read more »
Prince Harry’s Rift with the Royal Family is Reportedly “Really Stressful” for Princess Beatrice and Princess EugenieAccording to a family source, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are finding Prince Harry's rift with the royal family to be really stressful. However, the sisters and Harry are still the best of friends and talk constantly.
Read more »