In his recorded address, King Charles said much about the times we now live in may have troubled her deeply, but he took heart from her belief that goodness will always prevail. Buckingham Palace declined to specify what the King was referring to. The King also renewed his vow of service to the nation.
Buckingham Palace released a rare family photograph to mark the centenary, and former Prime Minister Liz Truss paid homage on social media. King Charles led a performance of 'Happy Birthday' at the reception, which included representatives from 45 of the late Queen's patronages. The Princess of Wales wore a pearl necklace once owned by Queen Elizabeth II to the event, according to multiple reports.
King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the British Museum to view the final design models for the Queen Elizabeth Memorial, designed by Foster + Partners with a bronze statue by sculptor Martin Jennings. The memorial is scheduled for completion in 2028. The Duchess of Edinburgh commented that the statue is 'lovely' and how the Queen would like to be remembered as a young woman, according to GB News - Politics.
It's a lovely statue. It's how she would like to be remembered as a young woman.
Sculptor Martin Jennings reported that the King's response to seeing the sculptures was 'warm and encouraging'. The Queen's statue is inspired by Pietro Annigoni's 1955 portrait. Prince Philip will be depicted in his Admiral-of-the-Fleet uniform.
The memorial will feature a cast-glass bridge inspired by Queen Mary's Fringe Tiara, a bust of the late Queen in her later years by sculptor Karen Newman, and a Commonwealth wind sculpture by Yinka Shonibare. The Queen Elizabeth Trust charity has been launched, with King Charles as Royal Patron, and will offer grants for UK communities to develop shared spaces. com.
Princess Anne will open The Queen Elizabeth II Garden in London, a two-acre green space transformed from a disused plant nursery, featuring a pond, viewing platform, and flower garden. The garden cost an estimated £5 million and is funded by The Royal Parks charity. Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan attended the garden opening with Princess Anne.
I can also announce to the House of the State Opening of Parliament will take place on Wednesday 13 May, 2026.
King Charles permanently exiled Prince Andrew from the royal fold in October 2024, according to multiple reports. Prince Andrew is facing multiple police investigations over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, the Daily Mail reported, and was arrested in connection with allegations of misconduct in public office. King Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February 2024, and his treatment has been downgraded from weekly appointments.
Prince Harry has been estranged from King Charles. The King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament will take place on May 13, 2026, Sir Alan Campbell announced. Princess Anne shared the last 24 hours of Queen Elizabeth II's life, according to multiple reports.
King Charles became monarch the moment his mother died and was formally crowned in May 2023.