U.K. marks one year since Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Queen Elizabeth II was a broadly respected figure whose constant presence helped unify the United Kingdom as it negotiated the end of empire.
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Crowds watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, on the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death, Friday Sept. 8. With gun salutes is marking the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III, who remembered his mother as a symbol of stability during her 70-year reign.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royal Band march to mark the First anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in Cardiff Castle, Wales, Friday, Sept. 8.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Troopers of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery take shade under a tree before they fire a 41 Gun Royal Salute supported by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, on the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in Hyde Park in London, Friday, Sept. 8.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire a 41 Gun Royal Salute supported by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, on the First anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in Hyde Park, London, Friday, Sept. 8.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Band of the Grenadier Guards marches to support The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery as they fire a 41 Gun Royal Salute, on the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in Hyde Park in London, Friday, Sept. 8.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery leave after firing a 41 Gun Royal Salute supported by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, on the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in Hyde Park in London, Friday, Sept. 8.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery leave after firing a 41 Gun Royal Salute supported by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, on the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in Hyde Park in London, Friday, Sept. 8.POOL PHOTO VIA AP
People wait for the arrival of Britain's Prince William, and Kate, Princess of Wales, outside St. Davids Cathedral, on the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death, in St. Davids, Wales, Britain, Friday, Sept. 8.POOL PHOTO VIA AP
A portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is displayed inside St. Davids Cathedral, ahead of the arrival of Britain's Prince William, and Kate, Princess of Wales, on the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death, in St. Davids, Wales, Britain, Friday, Sept. 8.PA VIA AP
Britain's Prince William, left, and Kate, Princess of Wales, arrive at St. Davids Cathedral for a commemoration on the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death, in St. Davids, Wales, Britain, Friday, Sept. 8.POOL PHOTO VIA AP
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Kate, Princess of Wales visit St. Davids Cathedral, in St. Davids, Wales, Friday Sept. 8, on the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.PA VIA AP
Britain's Prince William, left, and Kate, Princess of Wales, arrive at St. Davids Cathedral for a commemoration on the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death, in St. Davids, Wales, Britain, Friday, Sept. 8.POOL PHOTO VIA AP
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Kate, Princess of Wales visit St. Davids Cathedral, in St. Davids, Wales, Friday Sept. 8, on the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.PA VIA AP
Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, greets well wishers outside at St. Davids Cathedral where she attended a commemoration on the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death, in St. Davids, Wales, Britain, Friday, Sept. 8.POOL PHOTO VIA AP
Britain's King Charles III, and Queen Camilla, background left, arrive at Crathie Parish Church for a church service to mark the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, near Balmoral, Scotland, Friday, Sept. 8.POOL PHOTO VIA AP
Britain's King Charles III, and Queen Camilla, left, arrive at Crathie Parish Church for a church service to mark the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, near Balmoral, Scotland, Friday, Sept. 8.HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III 2023 VIA AP
In this photo dated Oct. 16, 1968 and issued on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 by the Royal Collection Trust/His Majesty King Charles III 2023 of the late Queen Elizabeth II to mark the anniversary of her passing.