The third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death has sparked considerable criticism and reignited debate surrounding King Charles III. There’s no doubt that Charles III has found himself in a hard place to fill the Queen’s void, but now, he is being attacked for being “heartless.”
Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96, was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, becoming a figure of stability and national identity. For many British people, the anniversary represents a chance to honor that legacy through a shared public ceremony. However, Buckingham Palace has opted for a restrained gesture.
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On September 8, the Royal Family posted a single photograph of the late Queen accompanied by the brief message: “Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926–2022.” Immediately, British people showed their outrage against King Charles III and the rest of the members of the family for the absence of a ceremony, particularly for those thousands of mourners who gathered outside Windsor, Buckingham, and Balmoral with sweet messages.
The British media outlets have described the tribute as cold and lacking sensitivity, despite others defending King Charles III’s discretion. The restrained atmosphere has highlighted tensions between public expectations of ceremonial tradition and the King’s preference for keeping family celebrations and gatherings as a private matter.
