Prince William and Catherine join senior royals at Buckingham Palace reception marking the late Queen’s centenary
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by senior members of the royal family at Buckingham Palace for a special reception marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II.
The event brought together guests connected to the late monarch’s charities and patronages, along with a number of centenarians who were also celebrating their 100th birthdays on the same day.
Sharing a glimpse of the gathering, the royal family’s official social media accounts posted a video of the reception alongside a short message. The statement read: “Amongst guests were representatives of the late Queen’s former charities and patronages, as well as some very special centenarians, who are celebrating their 100th birthday today.”
“It was a delight to come together and share memories from the past 100 years,” the message added.
William and Catherine attended the reception alongside other senior royals including Prince Edward and Sophie, as well as Princess Anne. Also present was the Duke of Kent, the late Queen’s first cousin and the oldest living member of the British royal family.
Now 90, the Duke of Kent rarely appears in public outside official engagements, making his presence at the event particularly notable. He was also featured in several photographs and videos released by Buckingham Palace to mark the occasion.
The royal family commemorated Queen Elizabeth II’s centenary through a series of events. These included a visit by Charles and Camilla to a Royal Collection Trust exhibition, a personal message from the King broadcast on the anniversary, and engagements held at the British Museum and in Regent’s Park.
The reception at Buckingham Palace served as the centrepiece of the tributes, celebrating the life, service and lasting legacy of the late monarch.
