A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace stated that British King Charles will not organize any formal public events or host a special family gathering on the first anniversary of his mother Queen Elizabeth's death. The spokesperson indicated that the King and his wife, Queen Camilla, will spend the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's passing in a manner of quietness and privacy. In doing so, Charles is following in the footsteps of his mother, who used to commemorate the anniversary of her father's death in the same way. Charles (74 years old) ascended to the throne on September 8 following his mother's death. Queen Elizabeth passed away at the age of 96, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and her death caused a wave of mourning around the world, leading to a ten-day period of mourning and a state funeral attended by thousands of Britons who lined the streets of central London to bid her farewell.