King Charles has delivered a personal video message commemorating the life of public service of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on what would have been her 100th birthday.The message was recorded at Balmoral earlier this month and reflects on the Queen's steadfast dedication despite the challenges of modern times.On 21 April 2026, marking the centenary of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, the final design of a new bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II was presented to King Charles and Queen Camilla.The statue, sculpted by Martin Jennings, depicts the Queen in her younger years wearing the ceremonial robes of the Order of... [Continue Reading]
A new charity, the Queen Elizabeth Trust, has been established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth.The UK government has provided £40 million in funding to support the initiative, which aims to restore community shared spaces across the country.King Charles III has been named patron of the trust, which reflects the late Queen's lifelong dedication to public service and her belief that "everyone is our neighbour." The charity will focus on revitalizing underused buildings and green spaces, as well as providing communities with skills and training to organise local events.Sir Damon Buffini, who will chair the Queen... [Continue Reading]