Royal Family's Tributes to Queen Elizabeth One Year After Her Death

On the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, members of the British royal family shared heartfelt tributes to honor the late monarch.

Overview

• Date of Passing: September 8, 2022
• Queen's Age at Passing: 96 years
• Location: Balmoral Castle

Key Tributes

King Charles III

• Attended a service at Crathie Parish Church in Scotland with Queen Camilla.
• Statement:
  • Honored Queen Elizabeth's long life and devoted service.
  • Expressed gratitude for the love and support shown to him and Queen Camilla.
• Shared a photo of Queen Elizabeth on social media with a message "In loving and everlasting memory."

Prince William & Kate Middleton

• Shared a carousel of images of Queen Elizabeth, including moments with her grandchildren and corgis.
• Message: "Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you. W & C"

Prince Harry

• Paid tribute at the WellChild Awards in London.
• Recalled being unable to attend the awards last year due to his grandmother's passing.
• Message: Believed Queen Elizabeth was watching over and happy they were continuing to spotlight the WellChild community.

Princess Eugenie

• Shared a photo with Queen Elizabeth on Instagram.
• Message: Missed the Queen and was grateful for her life of service, love, and dedication.
• Concluded with: "Forever grateful to you. And always in my heart."

Sarah Ferguson

• Posted three tributes on Instagram.
• Messages:
  • Called the Queen a wonderful friend, mentor, and second mother.
  • Shared a quote from the Queen about the strength of working together.
  • Celebrated the Queen’s corgis, Sandy and Muick, entrusted to her care.

Notable Quotes

• Queen Elizabeth: "Whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load." (Shared by Sarah Ferguson)

Additional Notes

• The tributes reflect the deep personal impact Queen Elizabeth had on her family and the nation.
• The royal family continues to honor her legacy through public service and personal remembrances.