What's happened
On the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a poignant service at Crathie Kirk. The royal couple was joined by well-wishers and paid tribute to the late monarch, who died peacefully at Balmoral in 2022. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also honored her legacy.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to Sky News, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a service at Crathie Kirk, where the late Queen was a regular worshipper. The service was described as 'poignant' by The Independent, which noted the King's personal challenges during his second year as monarch. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's tribute emphasized the Queen's '70 glorious years of her reign,' as reported by Metro. The Scotsman highlighted the community's affection for King Charles, noting his connection to the local area around Balmoral. Overall, the coverage reflects a unified sentiment of remembrance and respect for the late Queen's legacy.
How we got here
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle, marking a significant moment in British history. King Charles III ascended the throne on the same day, facing personal challenges, including health issues.
Common question
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Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II. He has been Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay since 1952, and he is the oldest and longest-serving heir apparent in British history.
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Sir Keir Rodney Starmer KCB QC MP is a British politician and former lawyer who has served as Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since 2020. He has been Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015.
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Elizabeth II is the queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. She was born in London as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and she was educated privately at home.
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Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a 96 mile border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and w
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St James's Park is a 23-hectare park in the City of Westminster, central London. It is at the southernmost tip of the St James's area, which was named after a leper hospital dedicated to St James the Less.
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Balmoral Castle is a large estate house in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, owned by Queen Elizabeth II. It is near the village of Crathie, 6.2 miles west of Ballater and 6.8 miles east of Braemar.
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John Ramsay Swinney is a Scottish politician serving as Deputy First Minister of Scotland since 2014 and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills since 2016.