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Prince William and brother Harry pay tributes to late Queen Elizabeth

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Posted on September 8, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -Prince William and his wife Kate led royal tributes to mark the third anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth on Monday, as his brother Prince Harry flew into Britain and also

Prince William and Harry Honor Queen Elizabeth on Anniversary of Her Death

Royal Tributes to Queen Elizabeth

LONDON (Reuters) -Prince William and his wife Kate led royal tributes to mark the third anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth on Monday, as his brother Prince Harry flew into Britain and also paid respects to his grandmother at her final resting place.

William and Kate's Visit

Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, died aged 96 on Sept. 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle, her Scottish summer retreat, after a 70-year reign.

Harry's Arrival and Tribute

To commemorate the late queen's passing, heir to the throne William and Kate visited the local branch of the Women's Institute (WI) near their home in Windsor, an organisation close to the late queen's heart.

King Charles and Queen Camilla's Observance

She had been a WI member for 80 years, and president of the branch near her Sandringham home in eastern England from 2003 until her death.

Meanwhile, shortly after arriving from his home in California, William's younger brother Harry visited St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, less than 10 miles (16 km) away, to lay flowers where the late queen was laid to rest alongside her husband Prince Philip.

Despite their proximity, Harry, who is estranged from his family after their high-profile fallout, is not expected to see William during his visit to Britain this week, although there is speculation he might meet his father King Charles for the first time in 20 months.

Charles himself is currently staying at Balmoral with his wife Queen Camilla, and had no plans to publicly mark the occasion, which is also the anniversary of his accession to the throne.

The king and queen attended the nearby Crathie Kirk church on Sunday where prayers were said to mark Accession Day and for the Duchess of Kent, wife of the late queen's cousin, who died last Thursday, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.

The royal family's X account posted a picture of the late monarch with the message "Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022".

(Reporting by Michael Holden; Editing by Sachin Ravikumar)

Key Takeaways

  • Prince William and Kate lead tributes for Queen Elizabeth.
  • Prince Harry visits St George's Chapel to honor the Queen.
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla mark the occasion privately.
  • The royal family commemorates the Queen's legacy.
  • Speculation about Harry meeting King Charles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Prince William and Kate do to honor Queen Elizabeth?
Prince William and Kate visited the local branch of the Women's Institute near their home in Windsor to commemorate the late queen's passing.
Where did Prince Harry lay flowers for Queen Elizabeth?
Prince Harry visited St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle to lay flowers where the late queen was buried.
What is the significance of September 8 for the royal family?
September 8 marks the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death and is also the anniversary of King Charles's accession to the throne.
Did Prince Harry meet with Prince William during his visit?
Despite their proximity, Prince Harry is not expected to see Prince William during his visit to Britain this week.
What message did the royal family's X account post?
The royal family's X account posted a picture of the late monarch with the message 'Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022.'

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