Taken in 1971 by her cousin, the 5th Earl of Lichfield – a photographer whose archive contains a treasure trove of images of the royal family off duty during many summers at Balmoral – it is believed to have never been seen before. Retrieved from the Royal Archives to commemorate Her Majesty’s death. One caption, posted online, echoed the Shakespeare quote the King used in his first televised address to the nation to say: “May the flights of Angels sing thee in thy rest.” He added: “In memory of Her Majesty the Queen. 1926-2022″. The King had previously regarded Highgrove as his personal retreat, briefly returning there for a night away from the London lights between the late Queen’s death and her funeral. The king has asked the royal family to observe another week of royal mourning, during which they are not expected to make public appearances. Some events have been canceled and although senior members of the royal family will be allowed to visit patrons or thank the public where they see fit, there are currently no plans to do so in the coming days. Once the mourning period is over, there will be a gradual return to professional life – starting with military or charitable engagements, before the royals continue with their personal projects and purposes. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will follow the same protocol.
