This is the Royal Family of 2026. Exactly 100 years after the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, her House of Windsor came together to remember her and there was a photograph to mark the moment.
As King Charles welcomed charities linked to Elizabeth II to Buckingham Palace for a special reception, which also celebrated those marking their 100th birthday on the day Elizabeth II would have reached that milestone, his royal family stepped to one side for a photo for the history books.
All the current working members of the Royal Family were included in the portrait with The King and Queen at its centre.
Charles III and Camilla were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as Princess Anne. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also included as were the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
There was a surprise appearance, too, from Princess Alexandra. The cousin of Queen Elizabeth II has retired from duties but has been one of the most prolific royals for six decades. The 88 year old joined her older brother, the Duke of Kent, who is still carrying out engagements.
The striking portrait was taken at an event which saw many of the charities supported by Elizabeth II celebrated. King Charles also presented birthday cards to three people who turn 100 on the centenary of the late Queen.
And, as this was all about birthdays, there was a cake decorated with a gold ‘100’.
Earlier in the day, the Royal Family had travelled to the British Museum in London to see final plans for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II which will be in St. James’ Park.
It includes a glass cast bridge that echoes the tiara that Queen Elizabeth II wore on her wedding day, the Queen Mary Fringe Tiara, which is made up of sparkling lines that are replicated in the crossing.
There are also statues of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip which have already drawn some debate over the poses chosen.
Princess Anne also opened the Queen Elizabeth II garden in Regent’s Park.
