Charles’ beautiful tribute to late Queen on what would have been her 97th birthday

On what would have been Queen Elizabeth's 97th birthday, King Charles III shared a tribute to his late mother on a bittersweet day for the Royal family.

The Royal family's official Twitter and Instagram accounts posted a picture of the late Queen, which was taken just months before her death in September last year.

In the picture, the late monarch is seen wearing a lilac ensemble, as she smiled and clutched onto a bouquet of flowers during an outing in Edinburgh last June.

This was shortly after the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which marked her first public appearance after the celebrations.

The caption read: "Today we remember the incredible life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on what would have been her 97th birthday.

"When Her Majesty was born in April 1926, Princess Elizabeth and her family did not expect that she would one day become Queen.

"Following the abdication of her uncle King Edward VIII in 1936, her father acceded to the throne."

It went on to say: "When King George VI died in February 1952, Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II 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."

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Royal fans were quick to share their best wishes, as one replied: "Happy heavenly birthday Your Majesty! Still can’t believe your gone but I know you’re happy because you’re with your family again."

Another said: "Happy Heavenly Birthday Ma'am, thank you for all your sacrifice and service to us.

"We miss you dearly, HM the King your son and the rest of your dear family are doing a fantastic job making you proud."

"Happy Heavenly Birthday, Your Majesty. We miss you dearly but your legacy lives on in your wonderful family," a third shared.

The Prince and Princess of Wales also shared a tribute, by sharing a previously unseen photograph of the late Queen sitting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren in Balmoral.

They wrote: "Today would have been Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s 97th birthday.

"This photograph – showing her with some of her grandchildren and great grandchildren – was taken at Balmoral last summer."

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, also wrote a tribute on Instagram, writing: "Today would have been Her Late Majesty the Queen’s 97th birthday and I will spend the day thinking of her.

"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. I miss her more than words can express."

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