King Charles Unveils Plaque Honoring Late Mother Queen Elizabeth II

King Charles III has ensured that Queen Elizabeth II's legacy is honored, and her presence always remains in England.

Today, the sovereign unveiled a plaque at Westminster Hall in London commemorating the late queen. The plaque marks the place of the lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth, who died this September 8 at the age of 96.

The installation of the plaque continues a royal tradition that stretches back to King Edward VII in 1910, per the royal family.

The queen's coffin lied in state at Westminster Hall for four days after her passing so mourners were able to visit it and pay their respects. Afterwards, she was laid to rest in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, where her husband, Prince Philip, was buried following his death last year, and were her father, King George VI; mother, Queen Elizabeth; and sister, Princess Margaret; also lie.

Charles, who became king upon his mother's death, declared a period of mourning for the longest-reigning British monarch, during which he and other members of the royal family partook in activities to celebrate the queen's historic reign and incredible life. The series of events came just three months after the queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70 years on the throne.

"The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family," King Charles said after the queen's death. "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms, and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world."

Today, while paying tribute to his mother, the king also debuted two unique bronze sculpted lamps featuring heraldic beasts of the United Kingdom—gifts from Parliamentarians to the late Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee.

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