King Charles and Queen Camilla Mark Private and Poignant Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Passing

Britain's King Charles will be marking the first anniversary of the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, privately, according to a royal spokesperson. The king and his wife, Queen Camilla, will not be hosting an official public event or a private family gathering to commemorate the late queen's death.

This decision follows in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth, who used to spend the anniversary of her father's death in a similar manner. The death of Queen Elizabeth, who was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, last year elicited a global outpouring of emotion and was marked by a 10-day mourning period and a state funeral in London.

However, the first anniversary of her passing will be a quiet and private affair for King Charles and Queen Camilla. The couple is currently on their annual summer break and are not expected to hold a private family gathering at their Balmoral estate. Instead, they will mark the occasion privately. The date holds significant poignancy for King Charles, as it was the moment he ascended to the throne.

It is also reported that the king and queen will not be attending any public engagements during the week of the anniversary. The couple is expected to spend much of August and September at Balmoral, where they may be visited by other family members.

However, this summer will be bittersweet for them, as it is the first since Queen Elizabeth's peaceful passing at the royal residence. Balmoral held a special place in the late queen's heart, and she cherished her summer holidays spent there.