One Year On: How the World Remembered Queen Elizabeth II

In this short documentary, the Royal Family Channel looks back on the twelve days of mourning that followed the tragic death of Queen Elizabeth II. Piecing together exclusive royal footage, interviews and news coverage, we remember the moment that shook the world one year on.
Thursday 8th September 2022, 6:30pm, the news that everyone knew would come, and yet no one was really prepared for. The death of the only monarch most Britons ever knew brought to an end a reign which had lasted 70 years and 214 days - the longest in British history. Steadfast in her service to country and Commonwealth; a constant in British post-war public life - the outpouring of grief which greeted her death was powerful and personal. Four out of five of the UK’s population weren’t even alive when she ascended the throne.
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00:00 Announcement
03:07 Salutes and tributes
05:05 Proclamation of King Charles III
06:53 Balmoral to Edinburgh
08:42 Northern Ireland
09:23 Lying-in-state
11:56 Wales
13:26 Facing disaster
15:42 The Queen's grandchildren
16:43 International reaction
19:06 Faith and religion

[@Neptune44u6k6]

She promised to do her duty all her life, and kept her word, until the day she died. A light went out in our lives, at that moment. We all felt the loss of her kind smile and sparkling eyes. Few have dedicated themselves to so many others, with such dignity, grace, and love, as this remarkable woman. Rest in peace, Your Majesty. We all miss you☘️👌🇬🇧

[@stephenowens354]

Not My Queen parasites the whole ROTTEN bunch of them they even befriend and protect peados like Savile and Andy 😢😢😢 give us democracy

[@Always_Thinking]

From the US! I share your sentiments & grief! I always admired her so much😢❣️🤍💙🫶🙏

[@patricialacroix1645]

You , said that a light went out in our lives, yes this is so true

[@skycloud4802]

Lifelong duty and service. So few understand what it means to fullfil that.

[@vickicarreno8932]

From America, When She Passed I Felt As If My Grandmother Had Passed. Cried A lot For The People Of The UK And Commonwealth.

[@alexisroudaut9012]

One year… My God 🥺😭 I miss Her so much ☹️ her smile, her kindness, her dignity & sens of duty A little tribute from France 🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@ladydove5895]

Same here😢!

[@paolocabling]

It's been a year. How fast it was. It seems like it was just a day or a month ago. May Her Majesty's memory be eternal. #GodSavetheKing

[@lisaakinlabi]

OK I am sobbing (again) just thinking of how much she meant for so many people! At 60 years old I remember the Queen was part of our morning announcements each day at school (in Canada). I had a scrapbook of my mothers clippings in honor of the queen which I cherish to this day. She was, by me, respected and adored.

[@lisaakinlabi]

We sang Oh Canada and God save the queen each morning until about grade 6. @@EF5Winds Also her picture always hung in the gym and/or beside the office door.

[@garnetj69]

As a 55 year old Canadian, I, too, remember singing the British anthem and pledging ourselves to the glorious Queen. She will forever be missed by myself and my family. Long live the King. ❤

[@coeurenpoche]

She is very much missed, always remembered and still very much loved. There will never be someone like her ever again. I'm glad I have lived in the same time that she has lived. Forever The Queen💗

[@lelamadjiah8246]

I feel lucky to live in the era of her reign and to discover what an exceptional woman she was. Not every nation or generation can consider themselves blessed to have such great leaders like her. I still miss her and she was not even my queen.

[@AnimalisMD]

Hard to believe Her Majesty's been gone a year. It still feels so raw. RIP Ma'am. Thank you Ma'am for your enduring dedication to service. Forever in our hearts. With love from the USA. 😢❤🙏👑

[@user-qk5ex4wg8k]

Such beautiful comments. Queen Elizabeth was truly loved and respected worldwide 🙏

[@amandacasey1946]

Sending love to The Royal Family at this time. It doesn't feel like a year. Seeing various things about Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II over this last year has always brought me to tears, as it still does today. She is sorely missed and much loved, around the world. I can't imagine how hard it's been for TRF. God save The King. Love from Australia

[@sylvia-pc5zi]

Perfectly said ❤❤❤

[@chasea7595]

Amanda you wrote what I'm feeling right now . Let's remember her time and her everlasting hard work , RI P dear beloved Queen . Miss you lots .

[@patriciadavis2506]

Amen!

[@danielleg1504]

And from Canada! 🇨🇦

[@lindacottan2738]

My longest and dearest friend passed away yesterday after a four year battle with colon cancer. I forgot it was the day our Queen passed away. I’m doubly sad today. Two beautiful, dignified ladies gone but never forgotten. 🙏🏻

[@thecatspajamas8918]

Sorry for your loss.

[@WhiteLill]

🙏

[@cloudybeforerain7134]

My deepest condolences to you.

[@philippawallacedunlop9393]

I’m so sorry for your loss. We all mourn loss today whilst celebrating the life that was. ❤

[@JenJen_88]

So sorry for the loss of your dear friend Linda.

[@maryhilljensen3062]

My heart is still broken and I most probably will always miss her lovely smile, her grace.

[@kathyrau9551]

It's hard to believe she's been gone a year. You are very much missed your Majesty.

[@chrissyknowsitall5170]

My heart goes out to the people in England and the Commonwealth. We loved you're Queen so much from across the pond. I can't believe it's been a yr. 🇬🇧👑👑🇬🇧👑👑🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@noydb3453]

My prayers for those who are still grieving the beautiful and heavenly Queen Elizabeth

[@MsWDWFAN1]

A year already? It went by so fast! May Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace. We Americans mourned her passing. 🙏😔💔🇺🇸🇬🇧🫂

[@anenglishmanplusamerican7107]

We’ll never forget the half mast flags at the military bases. Thank you for standing alongside of us, cousin.

[@lilysgram5886]

🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

This american is insulted by the comparison to hairy. @@EF5Winds

[@154_madison]

@@EF5Windsjust keep taking the meds. 😂😂 Need to sort your President out - not looking too great atm.

[@Zack91893]

​@EF5Winds As a proud American, it took about a 150 years to figure some stuff out, but we did. Now I'd say the family is very strong, despite some very different political views. Now my God help anyone who attacks any of Britain's former colonies.

[@harrietnelson6048]

We all wanted Queen Elizabeth II around forever. She was a remarkable Queen.

[@Mancunianblue]

No we didn’t.

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

Well, at least outlive chuckles!

[@mamavswild]

@@Mancunianblue. Rather have her than you. If I had a magic device I would have you switch places with her in an instant. Your family too.

[@Mancunianblue]

@@mamavswild if l could understand your comments l may reply

[@mamavswild]

@@Mancunianblue That’s because you’re as d umb as a box of rocks.

[@donnalayton6876]

It is so very hard to believe that one year has gone by since we lost an icon of the world. She is missed and will be for as long as I live.

[@azoresgeo]

Fly high Queen Elizabeth, Portugal was broken when it found out that the queen died, Portugal sends all its condolences to the queen's family, may she be in a better place

[@archiebald4717]

@@EF5Winds He might do. Portugal declared three days of mourning when the Queen died.

[@archiebald4717]

@@EF5Winds Commonwealth Realms, declared 10 days mourning.

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

Just because the government did that, doesn’t mean every one of the estimated 10million people living there agreed with it. @@archiebald4717

[@154_madison]

@@EF5Windsand you in the US speaking for Portugal? 🤔

[@azoresgeo]

​@@EF5WindsPortugal has estbilshed an alliance with uk for years, the longest diplomatic alliance in the world, explaining alot the mourning in Portugal

[@LeeMills-ml9jm]

The last year has flown by. Sitting in front of the television, fearing the announcement which would eventually come. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gave of herself to serve her country whether her life be long or short. Well, we were fortunate, it was a gloriously long reign. She will always be missed. GOD BLESS YOU, OUR BELOVED QUEEN and GOD SAVE THE KING 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@stephenowens354]

Some of us have to work to pay for theses parasites not sitting in front of tvs like some😢

[@jessiahstalbirds.j.794]

Thank you, for uploading this Memorial Tribute for Queen Elizabeth II on this the 1st Anniversary of her passing. It is in the ... Blink Of An Eye ... that a whole year has now passed already.

[@nancylipschultz1141]

Beautiful tribute devastating😢 we are all part of something noble Her Majesty gave us her very best!

[@NymeriaDT]

Wonderful remembrance of Her Majesty.

[@ElizabethMary446]

Greatest monarch ever. A truly beautiful magnificent Queen and women ❤❤

[@rainbowrose2499]

100%, they don’t make them like that anymore. Rest in peace dear lady!

[@tobehonest7541]

She was the governor

[@comet1227]

​ @tobehonest7541 Governator german remember?

[@titchs9098]

⁠@@comet1227🥱she had German ancestors like many of us British, big deal. You’re educating no one.

[@tobehonest7541]

@@titchs9098 that's right ! comet1226 is a troublemaker. I'm pretty sure its prince harry in disguise

[@Priscilla-yi8dq]

Don't seem like a year since the Queen has been gone . She was one of a kind ! No one before her or after her will have ruled as long as she had ! Mighty Fine Lady . There will only be 1 Queen Elizabeth 11 .

[@missworm]

@lordhellfire7820 people with certain eyesight problems use double spaces so they can see the words better. If you see double-spaced words, or full stops after each word, that’s why. Other eyesight problems require sufferers to type in capitals; it’s not always ‘. shouting’. I do not suffer from sight problems, but I always reply in kind so the original poster can read my comments easily.

[@carolilseanne2175]

I was visiting a friend when this news came on tv. I was so upset and my friend asked "why are you upset, you did not know her"? Very difficult to explain to someone whose whole life has been lived in a Republic. Very sad day which many expected, but never wanted to experiencr. 12 months ha

[@rudycarlson8245]

I cannot believe it’s a year already that she has been gone! But unfortunately it has been😢 she is missed very much!

[@nicolelawless9942]

It’s also been one year today since Woody.EXE ascended to Wales’s throne. As his Queen of one year, I couldn’t have been more proud of him than I am today

[@Luvmyhorse207]

I can’t believe it has been a year. So missed and loved…. Love from America.

[@annephillips8494]

Thank you .🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Best wishes.

[@partlycloudy3519]

May she rest in peace with her beloved husband Prince Phillip . ❤🙏 thankyou ma'mm for 70 years of unwavering service 🙏

[@merlinstwin7373]

Faithful to her duty and to her people throughout her long life, to the very end. May she rest in peace. May her memory be a blessing.

[@berliandivaaulia3995]

Can't believe that it's been a year since her passing. We miss you, Your Majesty.

[@dlouise5680]

Very lovely tribute to the Queen and the Royal Family. Well done and heartwarming. Thank you for these memories.

[@LPMAN02]

I’m from Australia and I’m 20 years old and I still remember the day when I heard the Queen died. I was at home with my family and I just woke up and I grabbed my phone to turn off the alarm and just as I turned it off I saw an Apple News+ alert saying that Her Majesty the Queen has died. I was immediately frozen and shocked with sadness, I had to go to work that day I drove there and hearing every radio channel talking about the Queen’s passing, it was raining that day I had drive to work with my sunglasses on so that way no one would see me crying. When I arrived at work I see all my team mates crying and sad throughout that day my manager turned off the music playing through the store for a moment of silence and paying tribute to her majesty. RIP Queen Elizabeth II, we all miss you so much.

[@dianakent8393]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ronnie7075]

I have been a subject of Her Majesty since the day I was born. She was like a grandmother to me, and always there. I saw her once in 1977 next to Prince Philip and it was such a thrill. She will always be remembered fondly and with enormous respect.

[@riccardomassi1985]

You served your country with courage and honesty, always faithful to your subjects and to your vow 75 years ago. We can only say 'thank you for everything'. We will never forget you.

[@ednadye1585]

💔💔😭😭😭😭😭😭thank you to our beautiful Queen Elizabeth Regina forever in our hearts. Australia 🇦🇺💕🙏🙏

[@malcolmpalmer569]

Sending my love to the Royal Family. On this day, I was on my lunch break at my job and watching BBC when the breaking news alerts broke out.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

I still can't believe she's gone.

[@kaushalchabbra348]

God bless The Queen she is still living for me in UK , Commonwealth and our Hearts ,it is unimaginable to still accept reality love and support to King from India ♥️👑🇬🇧🇮🇳as QUEEN WANTS I WILL SAY GOD SAVE THE KING

[@karpfl9237]

She passed on what would have been my parents 66th wedding anniversary….my mother passed down her love and admiration of the queen and gave me the middle name Elizabeth. Such a great human being who is still sorely missed. Love from the USA 🇺🇸

[@PeterJPickles]

She passed a month after my Mum, so these vids remind me of her as she was my Queen :)

[@karpfl9237]

@@PeterJPickles I’m so sorry for your loss

[@Priscilla-yi8dq]

My tribute for the Queen came from America . Beautiful woman !

[@julieannejoolz]

She had always been there in my life, she was such a remarkable lady. What a wonderful devotion she had to her people and country and Commonwealth. I miss her. My thoughts are with the family on this day 🙏 ❤

[@visabel92]

It’s still surreal she’s gone. When I found out she passed, I was at work and wept. It felt like losing my grandmother. She’s deeply missed.

[@alidabotes6264]

What a Monarch, Lady, Mother, Grandmother * Great Grandmother! I don't know when I will stop crying on this date but, it's not today. You are missed terribly Ma'am. Thank you for all you did.

[@comet1227]

Great aunt as well.

[@Chaddy14]

A Year Already 🥺 Time Flew So Fast, I Remember The Day Very Well I Just Got Out Of Work From The Night Shift & First Thing When I Opened My Phone Is News That Royals Bid Farewell To The Queen, I Was Like Did She Leave Or Smth & Then I See The Other News & On The TV Of The Bus 😢 I Was Just So Heartbroken 🥺😢 She Is So Missed 😢🫂 There Will Never Be Another One Like Here 😢❤

[@nicolelawless9942]

I was in Cardiff meeting King Charles but didn’t see myself in the video. I was gutted as Woody.EXE didn’t come because he was preparing for the funeral and he wanted his Queen to get away from the stress

[@harrietnelson6048]

We all miss her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She is always in our thoughts. She was a remarkable lady!

[@anncoombs8610]

Our beloved Queen to be remembered forever!🇨🇦

[@lorrifrench4460]

My heart and prayer for comfort go out to the BRF . RIP HMTQ Elizabeth ll. I am an American, who loved & admired her. She always had the most beautiful smile . I like to think of her smiling in heaven with Price Philip, her parents and sister Princess Margaret. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute to a Wonderful Monarch. God bless and much love from the USA 🇺🇸❤

[@mosthaunted2]

The Commonwealth should always stick together, this would be the greatest respect any Country could show to Queen Elizabeth, She cared about the Commonwealth as much as the UK, And the UK cares about the Commonwealth.

[@mosthaunted2]

@@EF5Winds And a lot of people in the UK couldn't care less about the Monarchy, That doesn't make what I said wrong.

[@titchs9098]

@@EF5Windsso you’ve had a pop at someone for speaking for others, then do the exact same thing. Speak for yourself, not for the rest of us.

[@titchs9098]

@@EF5Winds where you said “a lot of people”, you mean? Is that not speaking for others? Where did I mention British people? Maybe it’s you who need to brush up on your reading skills…

[@mosthaunted2]

Well said@@titchs9098 👍I couldn't be bothered argueing with him.

[@titchs9098]

@@EF5Winds Firstly, you shouldn’t make assumptions about someone’s gender, I’m female. Secondly, again, you said “a lot of people”… which is claiming to speak for others. And thirdly, again, where did I say mention British people? The fact that you ignore my last comment speaks volumes.

[@vanoramoon674]

It doesn't feel like a year already. Surely I miss her.

[@onikaconstantine8861]

One year... My god😥😭 I miss you The Queen...😢

[@HantsLassUK]

I still can't really believe it. What an amazing woman. She gave her whole life for the service of others. My thoughts go out to the Royal Family on this first anniversary of her passing. ❤️ ❤❤❤❤

[@joannmitchell1314]

God bless and be with the royal family!

[@dianepatching742]

It was a devastating day and I still miss her. I’m also thinking of the Princess Royal today as she was with her mother when she passed. 😢

[@comet1227]

Nice job putting it together Royal Family Channel. Someone took the time and it's appreciated.

[@comet1227]

@@EF5Winds we are terrible 🤣🤣

[@comet1227]

@@EF5Winds 😂

[@tabitha4135]

Royal insider is more in depth this channels videos are getting shorter and shorter 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌹

[@gennadyksendzov1402]

She was a remarkable Queen and remarkable woman, I am so sorry that the Queen is no longer with us

[@Adri-oj3yt]

It feels just like the other day😢. Cannot believe how time flies. We're thinking of the royal family and the people of the UK.

[@beverley1539]

Hiya, Thankyou truly appreciate this video. I must admit I shed many a tear & had to pause several times. Blessings luv Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

[@lillianrivera4701]

I cry so much I couldn’t even go to work the next day due to me eye’s being swollen from crying I’m a American but I feel that we are part of them I know I do, miss you Queen Elizabeth.

[@comet1227]

@@EF5Winds I really hate when they do that. I really, really do.

[@alezinhabh]

One year!!! 😢😢 So sad.😭 Love from Brazil.

[@davidarrowsmith6034]

One year on from that terrible day, I shed a tear this morning. Gone but never forgotten. God bless you Ma’am. God save the King 🇬🇧

[@PJ-wn4ge]

Beautiful tribute to the beloved monarch ❤

[@user-kb3cl2cu6s]

Love and prayers to the entire Royal Family!

[@Vivienne519]

An excellent memorial video of Queen Elizabeth. Always remembered and never forgotten.❤

[@kimclarke5018]

Never forget. The tears yet flow again. She definitely is of “blessed and happy memory”. RIP Queen Elizabeth II, we still miss you.

[@endthedrugwartoday]

Inanna! You are gone too soon!! HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU FOREVER!!! KC3R Forever!!!!

[@bernadettekavanagh9984]

God bless this wonderful lady and Queen, we will always miss her.

[@freddiemercury3591]

God Save The Queen

[@tobehonest7541]

#NotMyQueen ! Camilla is Our Queen ! 🤣🤣

[@neilmcbeath954]

@@tobehonest7541 Just for once, try to behave like an adult.

[@tobehonest7541]

@@neilmcbeath954 why? who died?

[@neilmcbeath954]

@@tobehonest7541 The late queen died. You seem to have missed that, along with any instruction you ever received on how to punctuate.

[@tobehonest7541]

@@neilmcbeath954 I know all about parachute insturions.

[@lyndaalterio1027]

To the Royal Family: May God shine his light upon you and give you peace!! The world lost a wonderfully beautiful woman on this day, Queen Elizabeth II. The world was terribly saddened on this day one year ago. May she Rest In Peace alongside her beloved husband, Prince Phillip.

[@cedejaferrarithompson9843]

Rest in peace queen Elizabeth

[@ElizabethMary446]

Gosh that was really the faster year ever. Although I think the current King and Queen are doing well I wish she was still here.

[@iamteo7875]

The tribute is very well done. Congrats!!

[@minn9908]

The Queen said when her father die that she would look after her people and her country and that she did for 70 years she was a great Queen

[@margaretmarywhite6039]

Mt heart is broken today God Save our beloved King Charles. I adore Him so much. God Save our wonderful King Charles and Queen Camilla and

[@elguitarristali]

What a life! You'll always be remembered, your majesty ❤❤

[@CaribbeanQueen72xx]

Smh she was beyond stunning 🥰🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@wenglishsal]

As His Majesty King Charles said ".. A life well lived.." R.I.P. Your Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, you did reign long, happy and glorious and are still very much missed by many of your subjects, and kept the promise you made, to serve us all as long as your life allowed. A day of reflection for sure. Sleep well Your Majesty, beside your 'strength and stay' HRH Prince Philip and the family you loved so much. God Save the King.

[@lindas3337]

One year! Such a sad loss!! I’m American- but the only British monarch I knew in my life. She was a classy wonderful woman. 70 1/2 years! Incredible. She is irreplaceable. Kind of the end of an era

[@lexiebear55]

Still greatly missed and will always be remembered, our greatest Queen

[@nellierogers5845]

With our deepest sympathy to the KING and the Royal family, as we are now one year on since our Queen Elizabeth ll past on, sending our love to you all on this day.

[@LadyCin611]

Still crying over her loss.

[@rosiepetersen4957]

I love Queen Elizabeth so much and Prince Philip I will always remember her she did her duty and I know that when she pass away on September 8, 2022 I know that this senting my best wishing to the Royal Family my love to the family and best wishes to King Charles 111!!!

[@thathuman1389]

I never cry from videos but I did this one. I’m not even British but I have a love for British history and the Queen was one of the greatest. RIP Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II 🙏🕊️

[@cbea1671]

Every time I see those tractors lined up, freshly washed... No words.

[@Tidybitz]

Lovely video, thankyou.

[@sharonbrown6595]

May she rest in peace. I really liked her a lot. My deepest condolences to the Royal family. Bet she was a good mom and grandma

[@lindaodd9681]

Thank you Ma’am 💐🇬🇧

[@SaraLaTona]

One year ... I miss Her so much... She was a rock and an example for us. 🖤

[@barbarastear7521]

She will be missed for a very long time, but will be in all our thoughts . 💞

[@MamaMargie]

God Save The King. We still miss The Queen she was amazing.

[@dogsarebetterthanmen]

Her late Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II was a blessing to the world, may she rest in peace, and may her legacy of public service be an aspirational goal for everyone , everywhere. ❤

[@eros-alatus]

Thank you Your Majesty for Your Service. You were a WONDERFUL Queen. May your soul and the souls of those you love, through God's mercy, enjoy eternal life 🙏👑❤️

[@MandySam13]

Always sadly missed and fondly remembered. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a great monarch & head of state. She was also a great person. Still hard to believe she has left us. So constant was her presence through the generations, that we almost believed she was immortal. There will never be another like her. Love from New Zealand.

[@Priscilla-yi8dq]

Such a little Lady but with a lot of power !

[@artj2657]

A lifetime of GENUINE duty and service! ALWAYS in our hearts and in our history❗️❤️

[@paulahillier1390]

Strange that I miss a woman I had never met. 😔

[@lillygate401]

we all miss our majesty 11 she will always be in our thoughts, and heart 🙏❤️ my heart goes out to the royal family,

[@ivysmythe4298]

Good job putting all this together thank you, holding back the tears.

[@iliannymartinez2619]

😞😇May the great Queen 🙏😇 RIP

[@user-fp9ef2qu7y]

Her majesty will never be forgotten.I miss her.loving, dutiful,with a steadfast Christian faith,may she rest in peace.