As the world prepares to say goodbye Queen Elizabeth II in her funeral Tomorrow, Buckingham Palace released a final photo of the late king who Die He turns 96 on September 8.
In the photo, taken by Ranald McEchini, the Queen is smiling widely as she wears an ice blue dress emblazoned with an aquamarine brooch, which her father, King George VI, gave her on her 18th birthday. She was additionally wearing Three strand pearl necklace And the Pearl and diamond earringsand both have since been seen on Catherine, Princess of Wales.
And the royal family said in a statement on Twitter attached to the photo: “Before the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen, I published a new photo.” The photo was taken on the occasion of Her Majesty Platinum Jubilee – The first British monarch to reach this feat. Tomorrow, millions will gather to commemorate her wonderful life.”
Mackechnie was previously too Shoot the official photo For the late king to celebrate her unprecedented platinum jubilee. Next, Queen Elizabeth wore a soft blue dovecoat and a dress studded with pearls and diamonds. The look was designed by Angela Kelly, a longtime confidant of the Queen and wardrobe consultant.
At the time, the Queen issued a statement accompanying the release of the photo.
“Thank you to everyone who got involved in bringing communities, families, neighbors and friends together to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, in the UK and across the Commonwealth,” she said. “I know that many happy memories will be created on these festive occasions. I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me, and I hope that the coming days will provide an opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved during the past seventy years as we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm.”
The Queen’s funeral will take place on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey in London.
Today, King Charles Express gratitude To those who sent their condolences to the royal family in their time of mourning. “We are immeasurably touched by everyone who took the trouble to come and pay their respects for the lifelong service of my dear late queen mother,” he said in a statement issued by the palace. “As we all prepare for our final farewell, I simply wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those countless people who have given such support and comfort to my family and myself at this sad time.”
Chelsea Sanchez is Associate Editor at HarpersBAZAAR.comIt covers popular culture, politics and social movements.