King Charles places on a courageous face for emotional anniversary of Queen’s dying

Charles and Camilla put on brave faces as they attended the anniversary ceremony for the Queen’s death.

The Queen passed away at Balmoral two years ago today and the royal family gathered in Crathie Kirk to remember her majesty’s life. Photos show The King and Queen sat in the back of a black Bentley as they made their way to the Royal Deeside church.

They participated in a private ceremony, which started near 11:30 in the morning. While Charles undoubtedly felt sad, the King smiled widely in the car and appeared in good spirits.

Charles looked dapper in a black suit, which he accessorised with a tartan tie to commemorate his love for Scotland, which he shared with his mother. Camilla also conformed to this by donning a green jacket and matching skirt which featured a tartan collar.

She finished the look with a matching hat and a small nude handbag, which she held on her lap. The monarchs smiled at camera crews and photographers who were waiting outside the church for their arrival.

The service was filmed and premiered on BBC’s Songs of Praise. It focused on the second anniversary of the Queen’s passing and featured a new hymn which was commissioned by King Charles.

Today was the first time in a while Charles has been seen in public. He keeps his summers private and stays with Camilla in Balmoral, as was his mother’s tradition.

The royal estate is said to be where the Queen was “her happiest.” She even passed away there two years ago in the afternoon. The 50,000-acre estate was previously described as “paradise in the Highlands” by Queen Elizabeth herself.

Princess Eugenie revealed that her whole family enjoyed their time there. Often it was where they felt most relaxed and able to act as their true-selves, away from any cameras or prying eyes.

“Walks, picnics, dogs – a lot of dogs, there’s always dogs – and people coming in and out all the time. It’s a lovely base for Granny and Grandpa, for us to come and see them up there; where you just have room to breathe and run,” she said in the ITV documentary, Our Queen at Ninety.

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