It’s been more than two years since the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, but this Thursday, King Charles III will be attending his first Remembrance Day ceremony since her death. The event will be held at London’s Cenotaph war memorial near Buckingham Palace and will mark a milestone in his grieving process.
King Charles is the head of state of the United Kingdom and its territories, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Jamaica.
King Charles will attend Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Cenotaph memorial in London on Thursday. The monarch’s mother died in February at age 101 after 65 years on the throne.
The King has recently made several public appearances as he continues to grieve. He was seen at the annual Remembrance Day service in London on Nov. 11, accompanied by his wife, the Queen.
King Charles Initiates Remembrance Day
Queen Elizabeth II has died. She was 92 years old and the longest reigning monarch in British history. Her family was with her when she passed away, including her son Charles, who is now set to succeed his mother as king. A statement from Buckingham Palace says that “The Queen is at Sandringham House in Norfolk.”
As you can see, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has been a big deal. And we’re not just talking about the fact that she was 92 years old when she died—it’s more than that.
This is a woman who has held her position as Queen for over 65 years and is one of the longest-reigning British monarchs in history; during her rule, there have been 13 Prime Ministers and 11 American presidents. But this is also why people are reacting so strongly to her passing: because they know that she’s been an important figure in their lives for so long, even if it wasn’t always obvious to them at first glance.
