King Charles III honored the memory of Elizabeth II: Soft pink dress and pearl jewelry

The Royal Family of Great Britain once again honored the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died two years ago at the age of 96. This event left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions of people around the world, and now King Charles III continues its legacy.

Archival photo of Elizabeth II in a pale pink dress

An archive photo of the queen was published on the official Instagram page of the royal family, which caused a wave of nostalgia among fans. Elizabeth II is pictured in a pale pink dress with white trim, and her hat, decorated with pink and white rowan twigs, completes the look. Earrings and a pearl necklace, which were her favorite ornaments, emphasize the elegance of the queen.

"Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022" - Buckingham Palace succinctly captioned the photo.

Black and white portrait and the history of its creation

In addition, a black-and-white portrait of the Queen, taken for her 80th birthday in 2006, was published on the page. This portrait became a symbol of her life and was used to announce her death in 2022. Renowned photographer Jane Bown created this image using natural light and monochrome film, which allowed her to convey an authentic atmosphere.

"This portrait was taken for Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday in 2006 and was later used in 2022 to announce the late Queen's death. Armed with only a camera and rolls of monochrome film, without an assistant, Jane Bown used natural light to she should be as unobtrusive and quick as possible, " the caption to the photo states.

The last moments of Elizabeth II

A few hours before her death, Elizabeth II managed to meet with the then Prime Minister Liz Truss. This meeting took place at the royal castle in Balmoral, where the queen died on the same day. At the end of September 2022, the family released a photo of the tombstone in St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle. The Queen was buried next to her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose body was transferred to his wife in the memorial chapel.

In this way, the Royal Family continues to remember and honor their majestic matriarch, preserving her legacy and reminding the world of her importance to Great Britain and the world at large.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova