King Charles Delivers Message on Queen Elizabeth II's Centenary

King Charles has released a video message remembering the public service of Queen Elizabeth II, referring to her as his "darling Mama," on what would have been her 100th birthday. The message was recorded earlier this month in the library at Balmoral.

In it, the King stated that much about current times might have troubled her deeply, without specifying concerns. The centenary falls on April 21, marking 100 years since her birth in 1926 at a townhouse in Bruton Street, Mayfair.

the final design for a bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II will be presented to King Charles and Queen Camilla. The statue, sculpted by Martin Jennings, depicts her in younger years wearing the ceremonial robes of the Order of the Garter.

It stands 9.84 feet tall on an 11.15-foot plinth in St James's Park and is inspired by a 1955 painting by Pietro Annigoni. The memorial project also includes a bronze statue of Prince Philip and is designed by a team led by architect Lord Foster. A bridge in the park will be rebuilt with a toughened glass balustrade intended to evoke a royal tiara.

The memorials near Buckingham Palace are expected to be completed in about two years.

Lord Janvrin, chairman of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, stated that the statue represents her sense of duty and public service, rather than personal hobbies like horseback riding. The committee aimed to convey her role to future generations.

com, donated by the shipping company Cunard, where people can submit memories of Queen Elizabeth II. The site will create a historical archive, including a digitized court circular recording the Royal Family's working lives. A nationwide scheme will establish a Queen Elizabeth Trust to support local community projects aimed at bringing people together.