Prince Harry pays private respects to late Queen in Windsor

The Duke of Sussex visited St George’s Chapel, Windsor, on Friday to pay his respects to his grandmother.

Prince Harry, 38, is understood to have made the private visit on Friday morning as he marked the first anniversary of Elizabeth II’s death.

The late Queen was buried at the King George VI Memorial Chapel alongside her husband, parents and sister in a private ceremony following her funeral on September 19 last year.

The Duke arrived in the UK on Thursday to attend the WellChild Awards in London and is due to head straight from London to Dusseldorf, Germany, for the Invictus Games.

However, he was not expected to see his brother, Prince William, or the King, during the brief visit.

Read the developments from the day below.

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Hundreds gathered at St Davids Cathedral

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The King and Queen mark the anniversary of the Queen's death

The King and Queen have marked the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death with a moment of prayer and reflection in the church where she worshipped.

Charles and Camilla travelled to Crathie Kirk to commemorate the life and service of the former monarch who reigned for 70 years before dying at her Balmoral home on Sept 8 last year.

Afterwards the King and his wife went on a walkabout and smiled and shared jokes with Balmoral Estate staff, members of the royal household, Crathie Primary pupils and residents from the nearby town of Ballater, who treated the Queen as one of their own.

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Prince and Princess of Wales pay respect to late Queen

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The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at St Davids Cathedral

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St Davids Cathedral

St Davids has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for more than 1,400 years, since St David - the patron saint of Wales - settled there with his monastic community in the sixth century.

Since the Reformation, one of the quire stalls has been in possession of the Crown and is known as the Sovereign’s Stall.

This makes St Davids the only UK cathedral where the sovereign has a special stall in the quire among members of the chapter, the governing body of the cathedral.

Elizabeth II was the first monarch to visit St Davids Cathedral since the Reformation when she arrived at the site with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, during a royal tour to Wales in August 1955 following her coronation.

She sat in the special stall then, and on three subsequent occasions during her visits to the cathedral - which dates from 1181 - over the years.

St Davids has officially been a city since 1995, when Elizabeth II presented the then town council with letters patent elevating it to the status of a full city council during a ceremony at the cathedral.

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Princess of Wales to lay flowers

After the service, the Princess of Wales will lay a bouquet of flowers including ivy, eucalyptus, white roses and waxflowers, next to a portrait of the late Queen.

William and Kate will then attend a reception with 20 people associated with Elizabeth II’s previous visits to St Davids, as well as those active in areas such as mental health and early years.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at St Davids Cathedral

The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at St Davids Cathedral to mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

William and Kate arrived at the cathedral in Pembrokeshire on Friday afternoon - a year since the nation’s longest-reigning monarch died peacefully aged 96.

The couple were cheered by around 300 wellwishers who had gathered in the grounds of the ancient cathedral.

During their visit, William and Kate, will attend a private service lasting 10 minutes in the cloisters along with clergy, the choir and 20 guests.

It will be led by the Dean, the Very Rev Dr Sarah Rowland Jones, who is expected to reflect on the Queen’s “lifelong example of faithful and devoted service”.

Thou Knowest, Lord, The Secrets Of Our Hearts - played during the funeral of the Queen at Westminster Abbey - will be sung by the cathedral choir.

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Gazza 'couldn't resist' giving Prince of Wales a kiss

Paul Gascoigne has said he “couldn’t resist” giving the Prince of Wales a kiss as he visited a Pret A Manger in Bournemouth.

William was visiting the sandwich shop on the Dorset coast on Thursday as part of his ongoing charity work tackling homelessness.

Gascoigne, better known as Gazza, said he was having a coffee with his manager when he saw hundreds of people gather ahead of the prince’s arrival.

Speaking to Dan Wootton on GB News, the 56-year-old said: “I was just having a coffee with my manager, Katie.

“So as we were walking up, there were hundreds of people and dozens of cameras and I thought, ‘Well, that’s nice of them to turn up for me.’

“But Prince William was there, so I said to Katie I’d met him at a couple of England games before, and I thought I’m going to say hello to him.

“So obviously I went in and I just started talking to him and, I don’t know why, I just said, ‘Prince, it’s Gazza.’

“And he said, ‘Is that you?’ And I went, ‘Yeah,’ and then he said he’d been watching out for us (sic).

“What a great guy he is, and I tell you what, he’s good-looking and all.”

William was visiting Pret to discuss its plans to expand The Pret Foundation’s programme to help 500 people experiencing homelessness get jobs at its shops around the country.

The chain made the commitment as part of its work with William’s Homewards initiative - the prince’s ambitious five-year project to end homelessness in six locations, which launched in June.

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Photos of the order of service

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Bells ringing out for the King

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Sarah Ferguson pays tribute to the Queen

Sarah Ferguson has paid tribute to the late Queen a year after the monarch’s death.

When she died, Queen Elizabeth entrusted her Corgis, Sandy and Muick, to the Duchess of York.

In the post on Instagram she said: “As we mourn a year on, we also celebrate the wonderful times we shared with Her Late Majesty the Queen.

“She entrusted me with the care of her corgis Sandy and Muick and I am delighted to say they are thriving.”

The Duchess posted a similar tribute alongside the dogs last year.

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Gun salutes fired in Hyde Park

Gun salutes were also fired in London’s Hyde Park to commemorate the late Queen.

Captain Amy Cooper, who was the lead rider in the procession that carried the late Queen’s coffin to lie in state in Westminster Hall, gave the order for the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery to begin its 41-gun salute at midday.

The King’s Troop rode out from Wellington Barracks in their distinctive dress uniform of gold braided jackets and busby hats and were accompanied by the Band of the Grenadier Guards.

Almost all the King’s Troop soldiers and horses taking part played a role in the final farewell to the Queen a year ago at the state funeral and the proclamation salutes signifying the new reign.

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Windsor staff leave floral tribute to late Queen on the Long Walk

A floral tribute left by members of staff of the Windsor Estate has been left at the top of the Long Walk in front of Windsor Castle to mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

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Pictured: King and Queen leave Crathie Kirk

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Queen's confidante Angela Kelly: 'I miss you my friend'

The late Queen’s senior dresser and confidante Angela Kelly also posted a moving tribute, expressing her love for her friend.

She wrote: “I will never forget you. I will always love you. I miss you my friend”.

It was followed with a black heart emoji and a black and white photo of Ms Kelly with the Queen, who was smiling broadly, dressed in robes and the glittering Diamond Diadem.

Ms Kelly, the late Queen’s personal adviser and curator, senior dresser and in-house designer, worked for the monarch for more than 25 years.

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Labour leader marks first anniversary of Queen's death

In a statement published on Twitter, Sir Keir Starmer said: “The late Queen always enjoyed a special bond with her people.”

He used the tribute to encourage people to reflect on her legacy and “embrace the late Queen’s spirit of public service as our guide towards a better future.”

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Late Queen's 'unwavering dedication to the Commonwealth' hailed in tribute

The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust has remembered the late monarch in a Twitter post including a smiling picture of Elizabeth II.

The charity, of which she was patron, wrote: “We reflect on her commitment to a life of service to others. Her unwavering dedication to the Commonwealth and its people.”

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King and Queen finish personal tribute to Elizabeth II at church service

The King and Queen have paid a personal tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth on the first anniversary of her death.

Charles and Camilla left Crathie Kirk, close to Balmoral Castle, after private prayers and a moment of reflection on the life of the late monarch lasting about 30 minutes.

The couple then made their way over to speak to well-wishers gathered close to the church, who included Balmoral Estate staff, members of the royal household and the public.

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Princess Margaret’s children accompany King and Queen to church

The King and Queen were joined by the late Queen’s niece and nephew, Lady Sarah Chatto and the Earl of Snowdon.

Elizabeth II was close to her sister Princess Margaret’s children, especially Lady Sarah.

The earl was accompanied by his daughter Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones, and Lady Sarah by her husband Daniel and children Samuel and Arthur.

Former dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland Iain Torrance was giving the sermon.

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Pictured: The King arriving at Crathie Kirk

The first picture of the monarch arriving at the church near Balmoral to commemorate the life and service of his late mother.

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Princess Eugenie pays tribute: "Forever grateful to you"

Princess Eugenie has paid tribute to the late Queen on her Instagram page, saying: “Thinking of you today.

“Missing you so much but remembering what a life of service, love and dedication to everyone and to your family, who loved you so very much. Forever grateful to you. And always in my heart.”

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The King has arrived at church

The King and Queen have arrived at Crathie Kirk to commemorate the life and service of the late Queen Elizabeth.

Charles and Camilla made the short journey by car from the nearby Balmoral Estate to the Scottish church, where successive monarchs have worshiped since Queen Victoria.

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Prince and Princess of Wales - 'We all miss you'

The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid a personal tribute to the late Queen on the first anniversary of her death, saying: “We all miss you”.

The message written by William and Kate on X formerly known as Twitter was signed “W&C”.

It read “Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you. W & C”.

It was accompanied by a photo of the late monarch surrounded by her great-grandchildren including Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis and her two youngest grandchildren.

The Waleses were also pictured on the Buckingham Palace balcony with the late Queen and the now-King during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, with another image of the Queen dressed in a vibrant blue coat and hat.

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Late Queen's funeral organiser feared he may have to 'emigrate' if state occasion went wrong

Britain’s most senior peer, who was tasked with organising the late Queen’s funeral, has told how he fear he may have had to “emigrate” if he got it wrong.

The Duke of Norfolk said he had planned the state funeral of Elizabeth II for 20 years but remained nervous until the last minute.

Funeral arrangements were the responsibility of the Earl Marshal, Edward Fitzalan-Howard - the 18th Duke of Norfolk and the most senior peer in Britain by ranking.

The hereditary responsibility of the family is to organise major ceremonial occasions, which this year also extended to King Charles III’s Coronation.

In an interview with The National, the Duke said: “I knew if I got it wrong, I would probably have to emigrate.”

“I started planning on the state funeral 20 years ago, after the death of my father, and my staff officer at that time, Colonel Anthony Mather, had been in command of the bearer party at Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral, so he’d had valuable experience of a big state funeral.

“At my very first meeting there were 12 people, by the last meeting in 2022 there were 282 attending, so we were in an advanced state of readiness.”

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Royal photographer shares last official image of late Queen

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Duchess of York - 'Wonderful friend, mentor and second mother'

The Duchess of York has paid tribute to the late Queen on her Instagram page, describing her as a “wonderful friend, mentor and second mother”.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s death has left a void at the heart of British life

Of course there was an inevitability about it. She was 96, after all, and as the obituaries made clear, had lived a truly remarkable life, writes Camilla Tominey.

Yet the death of Queen Elizabeth II a year ago on Friday has left a void at the heart of British life that only serves as a reminder of the extraordinary quality of her character.

Read more here.

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Scottish Greens refuse to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth on anniversary

Humza Yousaf’s Scottish Green coalition partners have been condemned over their “churlish” refusal to pay tribute to the late Elizabeth II in a commemoration marking the first anniversary of her death, Simon Johnson reports.

The Greens were the only one of Holyrood’s five political parties to reject an invitation from Alison Johnstone, the parliament’s presiding officer, to speak in a session dedicated to Britain’s longest serving monarch.

Patrick Harvie, the Scottish Green co-leader and a government minister, said he had not felt “obligated” to make a contribution and he had left the speeches to those “who felt it was appropriate”.

Read more here.

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'In loving and everlasting memory'

The Royal Family Twitter account has posted a picture of the late Queen with the caption ‘In loving and everlasting memory.’

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Pictures: Tributes left outside Buckingham Palace

Flowers and cards have been placed outside Buckingham Palace in tribute to the late Queen.

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Rishi Sunak - Scale of service greater with year's perspective

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also paid tribute to the late Queen to mark the first anniversary of her death

“With the perspective of a year, the scale of her late majesty’s service only seems greater,” he said.

“Her devotion to the nations of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth only seems deeper. And our gratitude for such an extraordinary life of duty and dedication only continues to grow.”

Mr Sunak said he treasured his memories of meeting the late Queen and was struck by her “wisdom, by her incredible warmth and grace”, and also her “sharp wit”.

“People across the UK, whether they had the good fortune to meet her late majesty or not, will be reflecting today on what she meant to them and the example she set for us all,” he added.

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Prince and Princess of Wales to attend service in Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales are to mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death with a small private service in Wales.

William and Kate will attend St Davids Cathedral in St Davids, the smallest city in Britain, in Pembrokeshire on Friday - exactly a year since the nation’s longest-reining monarch died peacefully of old age at 96.

St Davids has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for more than 1,400 years, since St David - the patron saint of Wales - settled there with his monastic community in the sixth century.

Since the Reformation, one of the quire stalls has been in the possession of the Crown and is known as the Sovereign’s Stall.

This makes St Davids the only UK cathedral where the sovereign has a special stall in the quire among members of the chapter, the governing body of the cathedral.

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Watch: Prince Harry pays tribute to late Queen at award ceremony

The Duke of Sussex said he was certain his late grandmother was looking down on him, happy that he was continuing his charity work on the eve of the first anniversary of her death, Victoria Ward reports.

Prince Harry, 38, appeared on stage at the WellChild Awards in London to pay tribute to the “tremendous strength and spirit” shown by seriously ill children.

He had been due to attend the ceremony on September 8 last year but pulled out as Elizabeth II’s health deteriorated and he raced to be by her side.

“As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last year when my grandmother passed away,” he told those gathered for the annual event at The Hurlingham Club in south-west London on Thursday evening.

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King releases poignant tribute to late Queen on first anniversary of her death

The King has paid tribute to Elizabeth II, recalling “all that she meant to so many of us” in a message to mark the first anniversary of her death, the Telegraph’s Royal Editor Vicky Ward reports.

The monarch, 74, also expressed gratitude for the public support shown to both him and the Queen, 76, during the first year of his reign.

His Majesty said: “In marking the first anniversary of Her Late Majesty’s death and my accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us.

“I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all.”

Read more here.

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Good morning

The Telegraph will be providing live updates as the nation marks the first anniversary of Elizabeth II’s death.

The King and Queen will today attend a private service of prayer at Crathie Kirk on the Balmoral estate, while the Prince and Princess of Wales will attend a series of engagements in west Wales.

Gun salutes will be fired at midday on Friday in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London while bells will also be rung at Westminster Abbey at 1pm to mark the occasion.

For the latest developments follow the blog and the Telegraph website.