It was one year ago today, September 8, when Britain’s longest reigning monarch passed away.

Queen Elizabeth II ruled for 70 years.

Gun salutes and tolling bells in the United Kingdom marked the anniversary and acknowledged the day King Charles III took the throne alongside Queen Camilla.

Premier Tim Houston expressed thoughts on twitter.

Today, on the anniversary of the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our thoughts are with His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/UtE8T3qXOy

— Tim Houston (@TimHoustonNS) September 8, 2023

Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96.