Theroyal familyis paying tribute toQueen Elizabeth IIon what would have been her 97th birthday.
Noting her “incredible life and legacy”, the royal family’s official Instagram account shared atouching tributeto the late monarch on Friday alongside a photo of Elizabeth holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a light blue outfit.
“Today we remember the incredible life and legacy of Her MajestyQueen ElizabethII, on what would have been her 97th birthday,” began the post.
“When King George VI died in February 1952, Princess Elizabeth becameQueen ElizabethII when she was just 25. Her Majesty went on to be Britain’s longest reigning Monarch - the only one in history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee,” the post concluded.
The photo was taken in Edinburgh in June 2022, shortly after the late Queen’sPlatinum Jubileeand marked her first public appearance after the celebrations. Elizabeth was in Scotland at the time to attend theCeremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British monarch in the Scottish capital.
Queen Elizabethdied a few months after the eventon Sept 8. 2022, at the age of 96.
On Friday,Sarah Fergusonalsopaid tribute to the Queen. “Today would have been Her Late Majesty the Queen’s 97th birthday and I will spend the day thinking of her,” she posted on Instagram alongside an image of a young Elizabeth in full state regalia.
“For over 70 years she was a constant and steadfast presence in our national life, and for me she was a wonderful mother-in-law, friend and adviser,” she added. “I miss her more than words can express.”
“The Coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
The weekend of coronation celebrations will also feature aCoronation Concert, which will take place at Windsor Castle one day after the crowning ceremony.
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On Thursday, the BBC announced thatHugh Bonneville, star ofDownton Abbeyand thePaddingtonfilms, willhost the concert.Queen Elizabethmemorablystarred alongside Paddington Bearin a comedy sketch that kicked off the Platinum Party at the Palace concert as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Queen Elizabeth.Samir Hussein/WireImage
The actor, 59, said, “I’m delighted to be taking part in this unique event, celebrating the best of musical entertainment in honor of His Majesty’s coronation. In true British style, come rain or shine it will be a night to remember.”
Bonneville also joined Queen Camilla in November todonate some of the Paddington Bear stuffed animalsthat were left as tributes toQueen Elizabethfollowing her death.
The star-studdedline-upfor the concert includesLionel Richie,Katy Perry,Andrea Bocelliand Take That.
source: people.com
