Royals are just people too.
To the world, Queen Elizabeth (†96) was an important symbol of the United Kingdom, known for her extraordinary devotion to serving her people. But for King Charles III. (74) she was, above all, “mom”.
As the monarch unveiled new statues of his parents on Saturday, he could hardly contain his emotions. With tears in his eyes, he looked at the works of art in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (†99).
And he even had to look down briefly to collect himself as the feelings and memories gripped him.
King Charles III appears moved when he sees the statue of his beloved mother
The king always stood by his parents during their lifetime. The memories of the Queen and the Prince triggered many emotions in him; he has tears in his eyes
At the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, Charles pulled back the curtain to reveal the life-size bronze statue of his mother. His wife, Queen Camilla (76), had the honor of doing this at Prince Philip’s statue beforehand.
Elizabeth and Philip’s memorials at London’s Royal Albert Hall are intended to honor the couple’s commitment and dedication to the famous concert hall.
The son looks up at his mother: Charles in front of the bronze statue of the Queen
During the ceremony in front of the Royal Albert Hall, the King appeared thoughtful, visibly touched, but also full of pride. Queen Elizabeth died in September 2022, at which time Charles said in a statement: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty the Queen, is a moment of greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.”
2016: Charles (r.) with his parents at an event in England
The two statues can now be seen directly at the beginning of the Royal Albert Hall. On the right an effigy of Queen Elizabeth, on the left of Prince Philip
And further: “We deeply mourn the death of a valued monarch and a very beloved mother.” The latest pictures of the king also show how much feeling there is behind these words.
King Charles III went with Camilla. on Saturday after the first program item of the event in the London Concert Hall. Shortly afterwards, heirs to the throne also met there Prince William (41), Princess Kate (41), Princess Anne (73) and other royal family members.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (43) and opposition leader Keir Starmer (61) were also at the “Armistice Day” event with their wives.
Kate and William (from left) were also guests at the Royal Albert Hall
Who (expectedly) was missing? Prince Harry (39) and Meghan Markle (42). They celebrated Rememberance Day in California, where they met veterans at Camp Pendleton in San Diego.
Remembrance Day is an important day of remembrance in Great Britain and the Commonwealth countries to honor the soldiers and civilians killed in the First World War.