King Charles pays emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
King Charles has made an emotional tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Her Majesty passed away peacefully at the age of 96 in Scotland and was Britain’s longest-serving monarch reigning for an impressive 70 years.
This week, as our newly crowned (but yet to be coronated) monarch prepares for his first Christmas address, Charles has commemorated his mother's extraordinary life in an emotional display as he returned to Westminster Hall.
The mood was sombre as King Charles unveiled a plaque where Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was displayed to the public alongside similar memorials to previous British monarchs, including the late Queen's father George VI and her grandfather.
A round of strong applause rang out as the crowd gathered and officials paid their respect – including the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer.
After her death, the United Kingdom observed a national mourning period of 10 days, with the Queen lying in state at Westminster Hall. During this time an estimated 250,000 people from across the world queued to pay their respects.
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