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Royal news LIVE: Gun salutes sound across Britain to mark one year since Queen Elizabeth II died and King Charles III ascended to the throne

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This is MailOnline's live blog following the latest as the country commemorates the late Queen Elizabeth II

  • Liv Jones

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13:07

Prince Harry has made a shock visit to the Windsor church where the Queen was laid to rest to mark the first anniversary of her death, MailOnline can reveal today. 

The Duke of Sussex was spotted leaving St George's Chapel and the image sent royal fans into a frenzy when it appeared on social media.

Wearing a white shirt and smart trousers, Harry looked serious as he left a side entrance of the church where he married Meghan in 2018. 

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13:04
Gun salutes mark one year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death
12:45
Gun salutes and military processions mark the late Queen's death as well wishers gather outside Buckingham Palace
Members of the Honourable Artillery Company depart after firing a gun salute in Hyde Park
Members of the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery perform a 41 gun salute
The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London
Crowds watching the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace
12:35

As the nation marks a year since the Queen's death on September 8th 2022, there can be few more poignant sights than that of her beloved horse Emma enjoying a stroll in the late summer sunshine at Windsor this morning.

Queen Elizabeth's lead groom Terry Pendry made his own tribute to the late monarch by leading out her favourite fell pony in the very grounds where the monarch would once have ridden her.

A keen animal lover, the Queen doted throughout her life on horses and her pet corgis.

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12:33
Gun salutes sound at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland

The 21-gun salute was fired by Army reservists from 206 (Ulster) Battery, 105 Royal Artillery.

The Battery was also responsible for firing the Death Gun salute to mark the passing of the Queen one year ago and, the following day, the Proclamation salute to mark the new reign.

Colonel Matt Wills, the Assistant Commander of the 38 Irish Brigade and the Northern Ireland garrison, said the day was one of mixed emotions.

'We're happy and excited because it's an anniversary of the accession of our new king, but at the same time an accession usually follows a death and so it was only 12 months ago that we lost the late Queen, which probably is still affecting all of us,' he said.

The event in Royal Hillsborough also marked the formation of a new regiment in Northern Ireland.

The 253 (North Irish) Medical Regiment and 204 (North Irish) Field Hospital have amalgamated to form 210 (North Irish) Multi-Role Medical Regiment, 210 (NI) MMR.

Members of the Army reservists from 206 (Ulster) Battery, 105 Royal Artillery fire a 21 gun salute
12:07
Gun salutes mark the first anniversary Of King Charles III's accession to the throne

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.

The Band of the Coldstream Guards marching through Hyde Park
King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery make final preparations in Wellington barracks before gun salutes
12:05
King Charles greets schoolchildren at Balmoral who have gifted flowers and cards in commemoration of his late mother
12:01
Rev Kenneth Mackenzie speaks of poignant memorial service for the late Queen

The Rev Kenneth Mackenzie, minister of Crathie Kirk, who officiated at the event, said: 'It was a simple reflective time, a time where we were able to give thanks for the life of the late Queen and recognise the poignancy of this day for that family and this community, as well as the nation and Commonwealth.

'I think that those of us that did get to see the Queen in different situations, but particularly up here, felt it today, were reminded of the loss.

'But we were also glad, just as the family were able to gather here last year, some members of the family were able to be here.

'And wherever they might be, in their own homes or wherever, I'm glad that people will have the opportunity to reflect and gives some thanks for the life of the Queen.'

11:21

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11:18
Late Queen's senior dresser shares emotional tribute to her '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.

10:49
10:45
King and Queen pay a personal tribute to the late monarch at private memorial service

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.

10:45
The late Queen's niece and nephew arrive at the memorial service

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.

Samuel and Arthur Chatto
10:33

The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid a touching social media tribute to the late Queen on the first anniversary of her death.

The couple posted a number of images of the late monarch on their Instagram page today, including one showing the Queen with her great-grandchildren at Balmoral, which was taken by Kate Middleton.

Signing off the post informally with 'W&C', for William and Catherine, they wrote: 'Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you. W & C.'

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10:31

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

The King also paid a moving tribute to his adored mother as the nation marks the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death today.

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10:20

Friend of King Charles IIIJonathan Dimbleby, has opened up about the monarch on the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing.

Talking to Good Morning Britain hosts Kate Garraway, 56, and Ben Shepard, 48, Dimbleby, 79, discussed Charles' 'big transition' in becoming King.

Dimbleby, who previously wrote Charles' biography, told the presenters that he was in 'no rush' to take the ascend the throne given 'vast number of endeavors that he was fully engaged in' as the Prince of Wales.

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10:17
Gun salutes to sound in London and Edinburgh to commemorate the late Queen

Soldiers and horses who took part in the state funeral procession and proclamation salutes for the new reign will return for Accession Day gun anniversary salutes in the King's honour today.

Captain Amy Cooper, who was the lead rider in the procession which carried the coffin to lie in state in Westminster Hall, will give the order to fire a 41-gun salute at midday in London's Hyde Park.

A 62-gun salute will also be fired at the Tower of London by The Honourable Artillery Company - the regiment and the King's Troop were responsible for gun salutes following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Bells will be rung at Westminster Abbey at 1pm in commemoration of the King's accession.

10:15
King and Queen arrive at memorial service for the late monarch
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.
 
The event will be a deeply personal moment for the King, who became sovereign when his mother died peacefully last year at Balmoral on September 8, aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
10:12

Prince Harry says the late Queen is 'looking down on us all' and is 'happy we're together' as he returned to the UK for the first time in three months to attend an annual charity awards ceremony on the eve of the first anniversary of her death.

The Duke of Sussex arrived in Britain this morning to attend the WellChild Awards at the Hurlingham Club in London - an event he 'looks forward to each year'.

'As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last year as my grandmother passed away,' he told the the audience, referencing how he pulled out of last year's ceremony following news the queen was seriously ill, and travelled to Balmoral -separately from the rest of the royal family - to attend her deathbed.

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10:11

ormer Prime Minister Liz Truss has revealed that Queen Elizabeth II was 'mentally alert' in their last meeting together as Britain gets ready to mark the first anniversary of the late monarch's death.

Ms Truss shed light on their final historic meeting at Balmoral Castle on September 6, 2022, explaining that the Queen was 'determined to do her duty to the end'.

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10:10

Amid all the usual froth and fury, Twitter did manage to throw up one decent observation during that historic week this time last year. 'There's a pint of milk in my fridge,' ran a much-repeated meme. 'It has seen two monarchs and two prime ministers - and it's still going strong.'

This not only had the merit of being true, given the appointment of Liz Truss as PM on September 6 and the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8. It also seemed a thoroughly British response to what might become a very grave crisis.

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10:09

A basketball sized coin with more than 6,000 diamonds on it has been revealed to honour Queen Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her death.  

Named 'The Crown Coin', the artefact has been crafted by the Mayfair-based East India Company, to mark the 'enduring legacy' of the late monarch.

The lavish artefact includes a 1kg gold coin, ten 24-carat gold coins and 6,426 GIA certified diamonds and is worth an estimated £18.5 million. 

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10:00
Princess Eugenie makes an emotional post in tribute to her grandmother
09:59

My mother died in Bath's Royal United Hospital the day before Mothering Sunday last year. Our late Queen died six months later, on my 15th wedding anniversary.

And when I shed real tears for her, the mother of the nation, they were also for Mum, who always put her family first.

Gladys Mooney was 98; Elizabeth Windsor was 96. Mum was mourned by her daughter, son-in-law, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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09:54

At 12.20pm that Thursday, the Brigade Major of the Grenadier Guards received a phone message that sent a shiver of shock through him.

The Garrison Sergeant Major asked the deceptively simple question: 'Is everything quiet in the headquarters?'

'I knew instantly there was only one reason why he would ask that question,' said Lieutenant Colonel J.N.E.B. Shaw. 'And with that the most intense 11 days of my life began.'

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09:50

The royal family have shared a touching previously unseen picture of the late Queen on social media as they mark the first anniversary of her passing.

The image of Queen Elizabeth was taken at Buckingham Palace when she was just 42 in October 1968 by Cecil Beaton.

A number of images from the set have previously been shared, but the photograph, which shows the Queen dressed in a lilac dress and beaming at the camera, is believed to be new. 

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09:49

Princes William and Harry are spending the first anniversary of their grandmother's death in the same country – but still couldn't be farther apart.

Yesterday the brothers were less than 100 miles from each other, undertaking public engagements, but have no plans to meet before Harry heads to Germany tomorrow.

Amid the poignancy of the occasion, their continuing rift is a sad reminder of the pain Harry's actions caused Queen Elizabeth in the latter years of her life.

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09:48

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.

The King and his wife  will commemorate the life and service of his mother with private prayers at Balmoral, where Her Majesty passed away at just after 3pm on September 8, 2022.

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09:47
The Prince and Princess of Wales pay a touching tribute to the Queen
09:44
Political party leaders pay tribute to the late Queen

Rishi Sunak, Sir Keir Starmer and Lib Dem leader Ed Davey have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

09:39

Daily Mail writers and royal experts relive the unforgettable drama and reveal never-before-seen text messages and insights into how the news of The Queen's death unfolded one year ago today.

See their moving recollections in an exclusive video on the Daily Mail's YouTube channel. 

09:37

The King has paid a moving tribute to his adored mother as the nation marks the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death.

In an unprecedented break with tradition, signifying how touched he has been by the country's grief at her passing but also pride in a remarkable life of public duty, His Majesty recalled his mother's 'long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us'.

Initially Charles, 74, had planned only to mark his mother's death – and his own grief-tinged accession – in 'quiet contemplation' at home in Scotland.

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09:36
This is MailOnline's live blog covering the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II

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As the King leads tributes to the late Queen, MailOnline will be covering the latest throughout the day.

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