{"id":205664,"date":"2026-04-22T03:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/205664\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T03:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:00:09","slug":"the-best-photos-of-the-royal-family-celebrating-queen-elizabeths-100th-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/205664\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Photos of the Royal Family Celebrating Queen Elizabeth\u2019s 100th Birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Photographs of Queen Elizabeth II are displayed ahead of the reception to celebrate her life.<\/p>\n

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The Princess of Wales paid sartorial tribute to the late monarch in a lilac dress and pearl jewelry. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Some attendees at the party were also celebrating their 100th birthday.<\/p>\n

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King Charles presented them with birthday cards.<\/p>\n

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The Prince of Wales laughed as he met John Jervois, one of the centenarians.<\/p>\n

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The Waleses made the rounds at the party.<\/p>\n

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Queen Elizabeth\u2019s first cousins Princess Alexandra (in blue) and the Duke of Kent (seated, second from right) made rare appearances at the reception. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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There was a \u201c100\u201d birthday cake.<\/p>\n

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They cut the cake with 100 year-old Joan Illingworth.<\/p>\n

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Queen Camilla wore an embroidered black dress and a pearl choker for the event. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Princess of Wales met a service dog.<\/p>\n

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Marble Hall, as pictured in the background here, was festively decorated.<\/p>\n

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Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester was among the royals at the reception.<\/p>\n

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As was Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, wearing a red skirt set.<\/p>\n

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Princess Anne attended the reception after opening a memorial garden earlier in the day.<\/p>\n

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The Princess Royal wore a printed red dress and pearl jewelry.<\/p>\n

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The Duke of Kent looked deep in conversation.<\/p>\n

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Prince Edward spoke animatedly.<\/p>\n

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The Waleses and the Edinburghs together during the event.<\/p>\n

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh\u2019s outfit featured a hidden tribute to the late queen. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Emily Burack (she\/her) is the Deputy Digital Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and a wide range of other topics. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms.<\/p>\n

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