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How the Royal Family Will Celebrate the Centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Birth

How the Royal Family Will Celebrate the Centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Birth

Published by Sam Flores

This year, Queen Elizabeth II would have turned 100. So, to celebrate the centenary of her birth on April 21, the royal family has prepared a packed program of tributes and festivities. Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96, after 70 years of the longest reign in British history. To honor her, three official events will be held in the presence of senior members of the Windsor dynasty, starting with King Charles III. Together with his wife, Queen Camilla and other members of the family, the monarch will visit the British Museum to see the final model of the future Elizabeth II memorial, in the company of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Lord Janvrin, the Queen’s former Private Secretary. They will meet the artists who imagined the monument, and watch a short film documenting its conception. The memorial will be located in the heart of St. James’s Park, a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace. Two statues of the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, will be erected, as will …

BBC confirms new Queen Elizabeth II documentary for late monarch’s centenary

BBC confirms new Queen Elizabeth II documentary for late monarch’s centenary

Published by Daniella Wilson

Queen Elizabeth II will be the subject of a new BBC One documentary exploring a century of change through the prism of her life. The one-hour documentary, which will mark what would have been the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, will explore the life and legacy of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, and also reflect on the social and cultural shifts that shaped the century of her reign. “Spanning an era that saw the nation move from the age of Empire to the rise of celebrity culture — from the Blitz to the 2012 London Olympics — Queen Elizabeth II lived through extraordinary change,” the official synopsis teases. It continues: “More than a witness to history, she became an enduring symbol of continuity in a rapidly evolving world. Through the prism of her life, the documentary tells the story of modern Britain in a richly historical and emotionally resonant exploration of both The Queen and the people she served.” Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching …

Centenary exhibition reveals Queen Elizabeth II was “closely involved” in designing her wardrobe

Centenary exhibition reveals Queen Elizabeth II was “closely involved” in designing her wardrobe

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Queen Elizabeth II was far more involved in designing her wardrobe than many might have realised – personally directing hemlines, embellishment and even fabric choices for major overseas tours. A new exhibition marking the centenary of her birth reveals that the late monarch’s famously composed public image of brightly coloured coat dresses and intricately embroidered evening gowns, was the result of decades of careful collaboration with Britain’s leading couturiers. Opening on April 10 at The King’s Gallery in London, Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style will bring together around 200 garments and related items in what is the largest exhibition ever staged of her clothing. Spanning 10 decades, the show charts her evolution from young princess to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, exploring how fashion …