King Charles releases heartfelt video tribute to Queen Elizabeth II marking her 100th birthday

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21 Apr 2026 • 5:04 PM MYT
The Independent
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King Charles releases heartfelt video tribute to Queen Elizabeth II marking her 100th birthday

  • King Charles III released a heartfelt video marking the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth.
  • In the message, he paid tribute to his 'darling Mama' on what would have been her 100th birthday on Tuesday, 21 April.
  • The monarch expressed his belief that his late mother would have been 'troubled' by many aspects of contemporary life.
  • He stated, 'Much about the times we now live in I suspect may have troubled her deeply,' without specifying particular issues.
  • The video served as a personal remembrance and reflection on Queen Elizabeth II's legacy.

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