queen elizabeth ii had served 70 years on the british throne, an iconic figure deeply loved at home and around the world.
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years and was a beloved icon at home and abroad.
her passing on september 8th last year at age 96 triggered an outpouring of grief.
She passed away on September 8 last year at the age of 96, sparking feelings of grief.
i think queen elizabeth embodied the soul of a country if any ruler was able to do it.
I think it's not easy for a ruler to do that, and Queen Elizabeth embodies the soul of a nation.
upon her death, the queen's eldest son charles became king and his wife queen camilla.
After the Queen's death, the Queen's eldest son, Charles, became King and his wife, Camilla, became Queen.
they attended a private church service friday in scotland close to the royal residence at balmoral where the queen passed away.
On Friday, they attended a private church service near the royal family in Balmoral, Scotland, where the queen died.
king charles offered a recorded tribute posted on social media, alongside a previously unreleased photograph of his late mother.
King Charles posted a recorded tribute on social media **, alongside a ** of his late mother**, which was not previously made public.
we recall with great affection, her long life devoted service and all she meant to say many of us.
It is with deep affection that we recall her long life and dedicated service, and all that she said to many of us.
gun salutes were fired in london.
A cannon salute rang out in London.
the bells of westminster abbey echoed across the city that a year ago came to a standstill to mourn the queen's passing.
The bells of Westminster Abbey echo throughout the city, which came to a standstill a year ago in mourning the Queen's death.
12 months on how does britain feel about its monarchy.
Twelve months on, what does Britain feel about its monarchy.
a poll this week showed 62 percent of britain's supported the royal family, but among the youngest age group the figure was just 30 percent.
A poll this week showed that 62 percent of Britons support the royal family, but in the youngest age group, the figure is just 30 percent.
it's simply between the 18 to 24 age group that there has been a huge different popularity, ever since the sussex's toxic interview on oprah.
Since Oprah's interview with the Duchess of Sussex, the age group of eighteen to twenty-four has changed dramatically.
that interview in 2021 in which harry and megan, the duke and duchess of sussex alleged racism within the royal family denied by the palace led to the couple being effectively thrown out of the monarchy.
In that 2021 interview, Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, accused the royal family of racism within the royal family, which was denied by the royal family, leading to the couple being ousted from the monarchy.
the publication of his memoir spare in january heaped further criticism on the family.
In January of this year, the publication of his memoir further criticized the family.
but speaking at a charity event for sick children friday, harry offered a warm tribute to his late grandmother.
But at a charity event for sick children on Friday, Harry paid tribute to his late grandmother.
i know exactly one year on that she is looking down on all of us tonight, happy we're together.
I know it's been a whole year and she must be looking down on all of us tonight and glad we're together.
support for king charles iii meanwhile appears stable with 59 percent of people saying he's doing a good job.
At the same time, King Charles III's approval rating appears to be stable, with fifty-nine percent saying he is doing well.
but challenges lie ahead including growing calls in several former colonies, to remove the british monarch as head of state.
But challenges lie ahead, including growing calls from several former colonies to remove the British monarch as head of state.
it seems likely that his reign will end with less realms and than it started, but you know that was also the case with queen elizabeth ii.
His reign will most likely end with fewer realms, and less than at the beginning, but you know that Queen Elizabeth II is the same.
it's just a natural progression i think.
I think it's a natural process.
charles has spoken of the need to create a slimmed down monarchy better aligned to britain's difficult economic times.
Charles spoke of the need for a lean monarchy to better adapt to the difficult economic times in the UK.
but analysts say his style is one of evolution not revolution.
But analysts say his style is an evolution, not a revolution.
henry ridgewell for voa news london
VOA reporters report from London.