How will the royal family mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, how old was she when she died?
King Charles recorded a video tribute in memory of his late mother Queen Elizabeth II in the library at Balmoral Castle.
In his video tribute in memory of his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles said: "Much about the times we now live in I suspect may have troubled her deeply, but I take heart from her belief that goodness will always prevail and that a brighter dawn is never far from the horizon.”
"For as a young Princess Elizabeth put it in her first ever public broadcast, aged just 14, we can each play our part 'to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place'. It is a belief which I share, with all my heart."
A day ago, the Instagram account for the Royal Family wrote: “This coming week, we will remember the life of Queen Elizabeth II, 100 years on from her birth.
“Her Majesty lived through an extraordinary period in world history. As Monarch, she comforted the nation in difficult times, and was often at the centre of celebrations and moments of national pride. We look back at some of the historic events which marked her reign, and made her a constant in many of our lives.”
Twenty hours ago, the Instagram account for the Royal Family wrote: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.”
“On her 21st birthday in 1947, Queen Elizabeth II pledged to devote her life to the service of her people. She remained true to her word – undertaking official duties up until her final days.
“Tomorrow would have been her 100th birthday. Ahead of events to mark the anniversary, we look back on Her late Majesty’s life and work.”
Eleven hours ago, the Instagram account for the Royal Family wrote: “This evening, The King and Queen attended a special viewing of ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’, ahead of what would have been The late Queen’s 100th birthday tomorrow.
“As the largest exhibition of Her Majesty’s fashion ever staged, more than 200 items of clothing and accessories across all ten decades of The late Queen’s life are on display.
“The exhibition also includes never-before-seen archival material such as fashion sketches, fabric samples, and correspondence.
‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ is available to visit now and will run until 18th October 2026 at The King’s Gallery in London. Find out more on @RoyalCollectionTrust.”
Nine hours ago, the Instagram account for the Royal Family wrote: “God bless you, darling Mama; you remain forever in our hearts and prayers.”
“A special tribute from His Majesty The King on what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday.
“Watch in full on The Royal Family YouTube channel (link in bio).”
An hour ago, the Instagram account for the Royal Family wrote: "Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022.”
How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she died?
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at her Balmoral home at the age of 96 on September 8, 2022.
How will the royal family mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday?
Princess Anne will officially open The Queen Elizabeth II Garden in London’s Regent's Park. According to the Royal Park’s website, “The garden will transform a disused plant nursery into a beautiful tranquil two-acre garden, with significant benefits to nature.”
The royal family will also visit the British Museum where they will view the design recommendations for the late Queen’s Memorial before hosting a reception at Buckingham Palace.
In a press release, the government said: “The recommendations made by the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee have been announced today [21 April], including the masterplan for a permanent memorial in St James’s Park, London, a new charitable trust for regenerating community assets across the United Kingdom, and an online Digital Memorial to allow people to submit their own memories of the late Queen.
“Today [21 April] Their Majesties The King and Queen, other Members of the Royal Family and the Prime Minister will view the designs and other elements of the memorial at an event at the British Museum in London, to coincide with the hundredth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth.”
Sir Keir Starmer said: “As our longest‑serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II devoted her life to public service. The nation will commemorate her extraordinary reign with a memorial that offers a place of reflection for generations to come.”
The memorial is expected to be completed by 2028.