The Royal Family shared a joyous photo of her from a summer party at Buckingham Palace in 2019, captioned "In memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 to 2022". Prince William and Princess Catherine led a touching tribute at a small ceremony at St David's Cathedral. Prince William expressed his grief at the loss of his grandmother, but also expressed gratitude for her wisdom in his life as he prepared to ascend the throne.
He spent a lot of time with her during her 70-year reign. In the final months of her life, Prince William was able to see her more often, thanks to the support of Catherine, who understood how important it was to him to be close to her. Their constant communication has made a significant difference in the support of both the Queen and King Charles. On the second anniversary of her death, King Charles went to the chapel near Balmoral to pray and remember his mother, along with Queen Camilla. They visited a small chapel where the Queen regularly prayed.
A source revealed that King Charles missed his mother very much and wanted to honor her memory privately. There were no official plans for a memorial due to traditional practices. Biographer Robert Hardman noted that Charles received the title of “Your Majesty” for the first time over the phone while driving back to Balmoral to be with his mother after her death, confirmed by Sir Edward Young, her private secretary. Despite a challenging year for the royal family.
Marked by health problems and ongoing tensions with Prince Harry, Charles has worked hard to keep the monarchy strong. Reports have suggested that the public will not welcome Prince Harry back to the UK due to his treatment of the Queen in her final years. The late Queen was reportedly left emotional by Harry's decision to step back from royal duties following the Sandringham summit in 2020.
A statement has been released regarding the progress made regarding Harry's wishes. The Queen's final years were said to have been overshadowed by personal struggles, including health concerns. However, it is believed that Harry remained close to his grandmother until her death, staying by her bedside shortly after her death on 8 September.