Royal Family to Honor Late Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th Birthday

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The Royal Family is marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday with a series of tributes in London, including an exhibition, the unveiling of a memorial design, a garden opening, and a Buckingham Palace reception. King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton all took part in the commemorations, which were framed as a celebration of the late Queen’s life and legacy.

What they’re doing

The day’s events include viewing the final design for the national Queen Elizabeth memorial, opening the Queen Elizabeth II Garden in Regent’s Park, and hosting a royal reception at Buckingham Palace. The palace reception also included centenarians and representatives from the late Queen’s patronages, with cake served as part of the tribute.

Why it matters

The centenary gives the family a chance to honor Elizabeth II not just as a monarch, but as the defining figure of modern British royalty. The tributes also reinforce how much of her public identity was tied to service, duty, and continuity.