Queen Elizabeth II remembered by King Charles, Prince Harry on 1st anniversary of her death

One year after Queen Elizabeth II died, members of the royal family are paying tribute to the late monarch.

Her eldest son, King Charles III, marked the occasion with an official statement from Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

"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," the king said. "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."

Charles and Queen Camilla observed the anniversary at the family estate in Scotland and attended a service of remembrance at a small church nearby, where the late queen worshipped.

The king released a previously unpublished photograph of the queen that shows her at the height of her power at age 42. The picture by Cecil Beaton, a noted fashion photographer who often shot members of the royal family, shows Elizabeth in the robes of the Order of the Garter and wearing the Grand Duchess Vladimir’s Tiara, made of 15 interlaced diamond circles.

King Charles III was officially crowned on May 6, marking the first new monarch the United Kingdom had seen in more than 70 years. Queen Elizabeth II — who died "peacefully" at Balmoral Castle at age 96 on Sept. 8, 2022 — was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, having become queen at the age of 25 in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI.

Here's how other members of the royal family honored the late queen on the one-year anniversary of her death.

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Prince William, Princess Kate attend service

Heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Catherine attended a commemorative service at St. Davids Cathedral in Wales.

In one notable moment, the couple walked to a portrait of the prince’s grandmother and the princess laid flowers in front of the image. They then stood in solemn silence.

The Prince and Princess of Wales had a moment of reflection and honored "Her Late Majesty and all that she did for communities like this around the UK, the Commonwealth and the world," their official account on X, formerly, Twitter, posted on Friday.

Their X account also shared a message from the couple, which read: "Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you. W & C."

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Prince Harry says his grandmother is 'looking down on all of us tonight'

Prince Williams' younger brother, Prince Harry, was photographed by a member of the public leaving St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, the queen’s final resting place, on Friday.

The Duke of Sussex, who lives in California with Duchess Meghan and their two children, returned to England ahead of the anniversary of his grandmother's death to attend an awards ceremony on Thursday for the charity WellChild, of which he is a patron.

Prince Harry, who no longer has an official royal role, made a speech at the event after meeting some of the children with serious illnesses who use the organization's services.

"As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last year as my grandmother passed away," he told the crowd.

"As you also probably know, she would have been the first person to insist that I still come to be with you all instead of going to her," he said. "And that's precisely why I know exactly one year on that she is looking down on all of us tonight, happy we're together continuing to spotlight such an incredible community."

Last year, Prince Harry canceled his appearance at the awards ceremony in London to travel to Balmoral Castle and be with his family after his grandmother was placed under medical supervision.

Princess Eugenie says she is 'forever grateful' to her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II

The queen's granddaughter, Princess Eugenie, wrote a tribute to the monarch on Friday.

"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," she wrote in a caption on Instagram. "Forever grateful to you. And always in my heart. ❤️❤️"

The princess, who is Prince Andrew's younger daughter, shared a photo of herself sitting on the bench with the queen outside a log cabin.

Contributing: Maria Puente, USA TODAY; The Associated Press

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