Kate Middleton and Prince William in June 2023.Photo:Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images
Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images
Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamare preparing to honorQueen Elizabeth.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 41, are expected to lead the public tributes to the much-loved monarch, who died on September 8, 2022. A year later, they will use the occasion to both praise Prince William’s grandmother and also to “look ahead,” a source toldThe Daily Mirror.
The outlet, which broke the story early Wednesday, also quoted a royal source saying that the Queen’s death was an event “that truly signified the end of an era."
The source added, “The royal family has been in transition since then and following the coronation and conclusion of the summer holidays, there will be an expectation to what is next.”
It’s not confirmed yet whether the couple will do so with a public appearance or a film via their social media channels.
Kensington Palace — where William and Kate have their office — didn’t have a comment, as plans are yet to be confirmed, but a palace source says the couple will likely acknowledge the significant anniversary.
King CharlesandQueen Camillawill be spending the day in peaceful contemplation of the life of Charles’s late mother on the Balmoral estate in Scotland. They may be at their Birkhall home or at the castle itself.
A sourcetold PEOPLE last weekthat they would be spending it “quietly and privately” — just as the late Queen used to honor her late father, King George. There are no plans for a family gathering or a public event to mark the anniversary.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla.Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
It was atBalmoral Castlein Scotland that Queen Elizabeth died “peacefully” at age 96. Her death came just hours after her doctors announced they were “concerned” for her health.
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince George in June 2022.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
Prince William and Princess Kate are currently on their summer vacation with their children:Prince George, 10,Princess Charlotte, 8, andPrince Louis, 5. They are expected to join King Charles and other members of the royal family at Balmoral in the coming weeks.
On the week of Queen Elizabeth’s death anniversary, William and Kate will be settling them back into the rhythm of school life.
Prince William and Kate Middleton and their children earlier this summer.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Traditions that are expected to continue include the ringing of bells at Westminster Abbey — where the coronations of Queen Elizabeth and her eldest son were held — on Sept. 8 in honor of King Charles’ Accession Day, theabbeypreviously announced.
In another tribute, a 21-gun salute will be fired in the royal parks of London as a sign of respect on King Charles’ Accession Day, the royal family’swebsitestated.
source: people.com
