King Charles visits Queen's resting place
Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 in September 2022
July 02, 2025
The royal family on Wednesday said that King Charles and Queen Camilla unveiled a Memorial Stone dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
The monarch and his wife are currently in Scotland as part of their royal duties.
According to a statement issued by the royal family, "Her late Majesty’s deep affection for Scotland and its people was well-known, in particular her love of the Scottish Highlands.
It said, "St Giles’ Cathedral was the Queen’s final resting place in Scotland, and where thousands queued to pay their respects."
The official Instagram account of the family shared multiple pictures, highlighting the late Queen's memorable visits to Scotland.
Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, the nation's figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, died in Scotland at the age of 96 in September 2022.
On Elizabeth's death, Charles automatically became monarch, of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
