Today marks two years since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with her son, King Charles III, paying his respects in church this morning as he deals with his own health challenges. King Charles attended a church near their Royal Balmoral Estate in Scotland, a significant gesture amidst his health struggles. The 75-year-old King, accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, spent the entire summer in the Scottish Highlands, where Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 on September 8, 2022, after an impressive reign of seven decades.
This morning, King Charles and Queen Camilla participated in a church ceremony for prayers and reflection in memory of the late Queen. The church, Craffy Kirk, holds historical significance as Charles's great-great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, laid its foundation stone, and Queen Elizabeth II was a regular attendee.
King Charles has faced a challenging year, with both his and Princess Catherine's cancer diagnoses leading to a reduction in their engagements to focus on recovery. Princess Catherine made her first public appearance at the Trooping of the Colour in June and attended the Wimbledon men's final in July. Sources suggest she aims to attend a Remembrance Day service in November for a potential autumn comeback.
Despite his health struggles, King Charles, known for his strong work ethic, has been gradually resuming his royal duties. His upcoming itinerary includes a visit to Australia and Samoa next month, marking his first international trip since his cancer diagnosis. Earlier this year, his nephew mentioned Charles's eagerness to return to work, and in recent months, the King has attended several events while other royal family members have stepped up to support.
