Royal family 21 April: King Charles, Queen Camilla pose for new family photo to mark late Queen Elizabeth's centenary, more

Good morning all! It's a big royal day as today marks what would have been the late Queen's 100th birthday. Major royal events are scheduled to be held throughout the day, and HELLO! will be bringing you all of the information and best pictures as it happens!

So, if you're not aware of what the plans are for today's big events, here's what you need to know.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to be at the British Museum to observe the designs for the upcoming Queen Elizabeth Memorial. They will be joined by other members of the royal family and the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, Princess Anne will officially open The Queen Elizabeth II Garden in The Regent's Park.

These will take place ahead of a reception held at Buckingham Palace to honour the late Queen's centenary. There will be one absence, as Prince Edward will be in Truro at the Hall for Cornwall.

And away from the British royals, Denmark's Princess Isabella is celebrating her 19th birthday.

The late Queen is already being honoured with several touching social media messages. The Royal Family posted: "Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022," alongside several images of Her Late Majesty throughout her life.

The UK Ministry of Defence also said: "As we mark the centenary of her birth, we remember today the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and her unwavering service and dedication to our Armed Forces."

In their post, the late Queen was pictured alongside the late Duke of Edinburgh as they rode in a royal carriage.

Marking his late mother's centenary, King Charles released a special video message marking the occasion. "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," he said. 

"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." 

Click here to read the monarch's message in full...

It's not just the British royals who are marking major events today, as Denmark is also celebrating the 19th birthday of Princess Isabella, the second child of King Frederik and Queen Mary. To mark the occasion, which fell shortly after the confirmation of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, the Danish Palace shared several portraits of the teenage royal.

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Prince Albert has kicked off his state visit to Greece, meeting with the Prime Minister, Kyriákos Mitsotákis. During his trip, which ends on Wednesday, the royal will discuss bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as major international issues of mutual interest. However, one of the highlights of the trip will see Albert presented with the Medal of the City of Athens, in recognition of his commitment to international dialogue and his environmental initiatives.

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Although Mother's Day has passed us by this year in the UK, over in the US, the special celebration is fast approaching. Meghan has unveiled some new products ahead of the date, including candles that are named after her own children's birthdates. In the post, she also included a subtle tribute to her brood with a necklace. See if you can spot it in the image!

"The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid tribute to the late Queen with a selection of images of the late monarch's life. Some of the photos selected feature the late Queen with both William and Kate, alongside a stunning black-and-white portrait of when Queen Elizabeth II was a young adult.

In the caption, they wrote: "Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the 100th anniversary of her birth. Inspiring generations through a lifetime of duty."

While other members of the royal family are at the British Museum, Princess Anne was instead at Regent's Park for the opening of the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden. Ahead of the opening, the Princess Royal was seen speaking with some of the gardeners.

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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh has also arrived at the event. Edward wore a smart suit, while Sophie looked as elegant as ever in a cream dress.

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Rounding out the royal attendees were King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Also on the guest list is Lord Foster, who won a bid to design the memorial to the King's late mother, as well as Dame Tracey Emin, Claudia Winkleman, designer Erdem Moralioglu and presenter Martha Kearney, who are all trustees of the British Museum.

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During her opening of the memorial garden, Anne was gifted a special present, a striking metal rose from the garden.

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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh had subtle tributes to the late Queen in their outfits. Both featured tributes to horses, one of the late Queen's passions, with Edward's tie being decorated with the animal, while Sophie's dress featuring riding boots.

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At the British Museum, Charles and Camilla were shown the final designs for a memorial to the King's late mother. One of these features a likeness of his mother, in the form of a maquette which depicts her in her 20s and in her Order of the Garter robes from the early years of her reign. Another artwork features Charles' late father, Prince Philip, in his naval uniform.

Other members of the family gathered in the museum's circular Reading Room to see the scale model of the upcoming memorial in St James's Park, featuring tiny trees and people and the new additions. The memorial will feature a Queen Elizabeth Bridge in glass and steel inspired by the late monarch's wedding tiara, gardens with winding paths, a Commonwealth Wind Sculpture by artist Yinka Shonibare, and a bust of Her Late Majesty by sculptor Karen Newman on Birdcage Walk.

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The event is now over, and the royals are departing from the British Museum. The next event is a reception at Buckingham Palace.

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HELLO!'s royal editor, Emily Nash, is at the British Museum for today's event, and members of the royal family have started arriving. First up were the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, with the Duchess looking radiant in a red outfit.

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The late Queen's niece, Lady Sarah Chatto, also made an appearance at the event. The cousin of the monarch was seen leaving following the event.

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After officially opening the gardens, Anne gave a short speech. The gardens will be opened to the public next week on 27 April.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh, 61, debuted a new addition to her wardrobe: the ‘Galway Riding-Boot Striped Midi Shirtdress’ by Gabriela Hearst. 

Identified by the Instagram account Royal British Fashion, the dress features a delicate equestrian print—a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s lifelong love of horse riding, both as a personal hobby and a ceremonial tradition. So chic!

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How much like Queen Elizabeth II are you? In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s centenary, HELLO! readers can take our new quiz to find out what they have in common with the late monarch.

Would you have shared the throne, or are you more likely to be bitten by one of her corgis? Find out now.

Sir David Beckham has paid a respectful tribute to the late monarch on what would have been her 100th birthday.

He shared a number of Instagram Stories reflecting on the way she led our "country with grace and elegance".

The retired footballer is known for his admiration for Her Late Majesty, memorably joining the queue to witness her coffin lying in state. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales made a poignant return to the spotlight on Tuesday to honor the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth. 

Following King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to the British Museum to inspect designs for the late Queen’s official memorial, William and Kate attended a commemorative reception in Buckingham Palace’s Marble Hall. 

The Princess, appearing in a pale pink dress with her hair styled in soft waves, joined her husband in a moment of solemn reflection for the late monarch, with whom they remained famously close.

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The Princess of Wales, 44, made a striking appearance in an A-line gown, featuring a crew neckline, three-quarter sleeves, and a flowing skirt. 

The choice of color was a departure for Kate, who rarely wears the shade. Adding a symbolic nod to her look, she appeared to wear a delicate string of pearls once owned by the late Queen Elizabeth II herself.

Kate's jewellery choices are always meaningful, so royal fans have been wondering which highly personal piece she would be selecting from her jewellery box. 

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Lady Sarah Chatto stepped into the spotlight once again to support her favourite cousin King Charles, just one day after joining him at another centenary event. Although not a working royal, she never fails to support her family members at public events. 

The artist, who is the daughter of Princess Margaret and David Armstrong-Jones, stepped out alongside the King and Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to view the final design for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II at the British Museum in London.

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The guest list at the British Museum was incredibly star-studded. Photos have now emerged of the illustrious guests, who included none other than artist Tracey Emin and broadcaster Claudia Winkleman,

They met with the King during a presentation of the final design recommendation for the Queen Elizabeth Memorial.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla took pride of place in a special new family portrait, shared on the Royal Family's X account.

"The King and Queen are joined by members of The Royal Family to remember the life of Queen Elizabeth II," the caption read.

Recreating the coronation portrait, the more informal shot put the family's close bond front and centre in the multi-generational image.

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A shot taken inside the Buckingham Palace reception revealed the wonderful atmosphere. It was a real celebration of life and a joyful occasion for guests to discuss the late Queen's legacy and her 70-year reign. 

Guests enjoyed champagne and a 'QEII tribute' cocktail, a non-alcoholic twist on her favorite Dubonnet served with lemon, rosemary, and tonic. Hand-crafted bunting by palace staff using repurposed historic drapes and curtains was strung from the ceiling, while The Band of the Household Cavalry provided a lively backdrop of contemporary songs.

The King has declared the final designs for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II to be "fantastic". 

He pointed out where a bronze standing statue of the late monarch by sculptor Martin Jennings will stand, at a formal entrance on The Mall, a few metres ahead of a statue of Prince Philip. "Fantastic," said the King.

"It’s a wonderful idea for the bridge to be based on the Russian Fringe tiara, the one my Mama wore at her wedding."

Also known as the Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara, the diamond headpiece has inspired a new lake crossing, which will feature a translucent glass balustrade so that it will glow.

The King led a chorus of 'Happy Birthday' for three guests also marking their centenaries. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he presented the trio with commemorative cards and helped cut a cake shared among 190 attendees.

The gathering in the historic Marble Hall — one of the few areas currently accessible during the Palace’s ongoing renovations — honoured Queen Elizabeth II’s lifelong commitment to her patronages. 

Representatives from 45 organizations, including the British Red Cross and the Royal Kennel Club, were in attendance.

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