Palace issues new King Charles photo ahead of address to nation on Queen’s centenary

Palace issues new King Charles photo ahead of address to nation on Queen’s centenaryA new photo has been released by Buckingham Palace showing King Charles recording a video message to mark 100 years since the birth of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth IICommentsNewsRussell Myers Royal Editor and Jennifer Newton Deputy Royal Editor12:00, 20 Apr 2026Updated 12:14, 20 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesThe King records a video message to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II(Image: PA Wire)A brand new photo of the King has been released showing him recording an address to the nation to mark 100 years since the birth of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.‌The Mirror revealed earlier this month that Charles would be recording the special video message to celebrate the late Queen’s life and legacy and to renew his vow of service - and it will be released tomorrow. Sources close to the King have said he will use the heartfelt message to commit to upholding the values of duty, honesty and integrity that his mother held dear throughout her 70-year reign.‌READ MORE: King Charles will make heartfelt vow to mark Queen Elizabeth II's centenaryREAD MORE: Queen Elizabeth II honoured with special edition teddy to celebrate 100th birthdayView 4 ImagesThe King with his late mother just months before her death(Image: Getty Images)‌Charles has endured a difficult start to his reign after Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022, with personal health battles and dealing with his disgraced brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.The King was forced to permanently exile Andrew from the royal fold last October, amid further lurid details concerning his closeness to the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.Charles also continues to battle cancer after being diagnosed in February 2024, but recently celebrated the news that his treatment was to be downgraded from weekly appointments as he manages living with the disease.‌However, the King remains ever popular, with six...