King Charles pays tribute to his mother ‘with great affection’ on anniversary of death

Monarch writes of great affection' for Queen Elizabeth II and releases a favourite official portrait of her

King Charles III has paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and re-pledged his own service to the nation in a message marking the first anniversary of her death and of his accession.

In a signed message he wrote: In marking the first anniversary of her late Majesty's death and my accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us.