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UK marks 1st anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing

Britain on Friday commemorated the late Queen Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her passing.

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In a statement, Sunak said that since the queen's passing, the nation's "gratitude for such an extraordinary life of duty and dedication, only continues to grow."

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"While we continue to mourn Her Late Majesty's passing, we should be proud that this remarkable legacy of service-and this remarkable bond-continues to grow today under the reign of His Majesty The King," he added.

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John McFall, speaker of the House of Lords, marked the anniversary on behalf of the house.

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"Today's anniversary of the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is a moment to reflect on her unparalleled legacy of service to the United Kingdom and Commonwealth," he said in a statement.

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Lindsay Hoyle, speaker of the House of Commons, also commemorated Elizabeth II, saying: "We reflect on her life, legacy and dedication to the UK, the British overseas territories and the Commonwealth."

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"Today, we reflect on her legacy and embrace the late Queen's spirit of public service as our guide towards a better future," Keir Starmer, head of the main opposition Labour Party, said on X, formerly known as Twitter.