Queen Elizabeth’s 100th birthday to be marked by series of royal events led by King Charles
The royal family is meeting with Queen Elizabeth II this week. It is preparing to commemorate Elizabeth’s 100th birthday.
King Charles will lead a series of events that will begin on Monday with a visit to an exhibition dedicated to his late mother’s fashion.
Born on 21 April 1926, Elizabeth became the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning and longest-living monarch, serving 70 years on the throne before her death in September 2022, aged 96.
His lasting impact is also reflected in a recent YouGov poll; It found that 81 percent of those surveyed had a positive opinion of him, surpassing all living members of the royal family.
Speaking about her mother-in-law’s reign, Queen Camilla told a BBC documentary on Sunday: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone have such a sense of duty as she does.”
Commenting on Elizabeth’s accession to the throne at the age of 25 in 1952, Camilla added: “It must have been very difficult to be surrounded by much older men. There were no female prime ministers or female presidents.”
“He was the only one, so I think he took on his own role.”
Charles and Camilla will visit Queen Elizabeth II Elizabeth: Her Stylish Life Exhibition at Buckingham Palace.
The extensive exhibition features more than 300 pieces from her wardrobe, from her christening gown to her wedding dress to the outfit she wore for her memorable role at the opening of the 2012 Olympics in London.
The late Queen, famous for her bright colors and matching hats, once quipped: “I have to be seen to believe.”
On Tuesday, the King and other royals will visit the British Museum to see the latest designs for a national monument to his mother.
Simultaneously, Charles’ sister, Princess Anne, attended Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding in Regent’s Park in London. He will officially open the Elizabeth Garden.
In the evening, Charles and Camilla will host a reception for people celebrating their own 100th birthdays, as well as representatives of the charities his mother supports.
The royal commemorations come after the government on Sunday announced the Queen Elizabeth Trust, a new £40 million-backed independent charity of which the King is patron and focused on revitalizing shared community spaces.
