King Charles is set to address the nation ‘to celebrate the late Queen’s 100th birthday’
According to reports, King Charles will address the nation to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 100th birthday later this month.
The King is expected to deliver a heartfelt and stirring speech celebrating his life, legacy and devotion to duty on April 21.
There will also be a private reception hosted by him and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace, with dozens of guests attending.
Charles reportedly penned personal reflections on what he considered his mother’s greatest achievements.
This will be accompanied by a touching video montage where touching moments from his life are played on the screen.
These are expected to include footage from his service in the Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II, mementos from royal tours around the world and domestic duties, and moments from his Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
Charles is said to have spent a significant amount of time preparing the list of guests for the reception, prioritizing representatives of organizations and charities with which his mother had deep connections.
They are chosen from the hundreds of patronages Queen Elizabeth held throughout her life.
King Charles has written a personal reflection on the life and achievements of his mother, the late Queen, and will deliver it to mark her 100th birthday later this month.
Queen Elizabeth turned 21 during her royal tour of South Africa in 1947 and vowed to devote her life to her people.
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A royal insider speaks MirrorThe one who first reported this incident said: ‘Queen Elizabeth II. The 100th anniversary of Elizabeth’s birth will not only be a poignant moment of reflection for Her Majesty, but also a cause for celebration of an incredible life well lived and a life dedicated to duty and country.
‘The tone will not be somber, instead it will be a celebration and exchange for people across the four nations and the Commonwealth to come together and reflect on the wonderful life and legacy of our Queen.’
Senior members of the royal family are expected to attend the King and Queen’s reception at Buckingham Palace.
A series of meetings will be held around the date to allow the country to reflect on the Queen’s reign.
Preparations are also continuing for the national Elizabeth monument to be opened in St James’s Park in London.
There is the late Queen’s state at Marlborough Gate, a new Prince Philip Gate on the other side of the park, a ‘garden family’ and a translucent unity bridge.
The winning design belongs to Lord Norman Foster, architect of The Gherkin.
Buckingham Palace has been approached for comment.
