Commemorating His Mother's Death, King Charles III Prays At The Church

King of England Charles III and Queen Camilla returned to Buckingham Palace after undergoing a meritorious ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, England, May 6, 2023 (ANTARA)

LONDON King Charles III visited the church near the Balmoral royal plantation in Scotland to pray and reflect in memory of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Charles and Camilla were seen coming for Sunday morning service at little Crathieu Kirk church, the royal family's place of worship as they lived near Balmoral Castle. Charles' great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, laid the foundation stone of the church, and Elizabeth was a permanent visitor.

Charles took the throne two years ago on Sunday when his mother died in Platinum Jubilee after ruled for seven decades. Charles, 75, and his wife Camilla have spent the summer in the Scottish Highlands, where the late king died at the age of 96 on September 8, 2022.

The second year as king was marked by two significant health strokes both Charles and his daughter-in-law Kate, Putri Wales, announced that they were diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer earlier this year.

The queen gradually returned to public duty, making dozens of visits, gatherings, and events. On Saturday, Charles, wore a kiltbulan, and Camilla was seen laughing and excited as they visited the Braemar Gathering Highland Games, an annual event featuring bagpipe games, Highland dances, and traditional games including mining tugs.