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The slimmed-down monarchy has been pictured today on an emotional yet reflective day for the Firm. King Charles and Queen Camilla led the royals to begin a day of commemorations marking what would have been the late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.

A picture released today shows fans what the current monarchy looks like, with King Charles and Queen Camilla proudly standing surrounding by the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie. The picture also shows lesser-known royals - the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra - pictured proudly standing alongside the King and Queen. Noticeably absent from today's events are Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, as well as their disgraced father, the former Prince Andrew.

The family were first seen arrving at the British Museum in London earlier today.

The King and Queen, along with other members of the Royal Family, were present to view the final models of the national memorial to Elizabeth II.

As well as the royals, other guests included Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, artist Dame Tracey Emin, broadcaster Claudia Winkleman, designer Erdem Moralioglu and presenter Martha Kearney - who are all trustees of the museum.

Princess Anne also officially opened The Queen Elizabeth II Garden in Regent's Park today in the capital.

The royals will later head to Buckingham Palace for a special reception in recognition of the late Queen's centenary.

Speaking of his late mother, who he affectionately called his 'Darling Mama' in a tribute to mark what would have been her 100th birhday, the King said her existence should be celebrated as a "life well-lived" rather than marking an "absence".

In his video message, which was shared to the royal social media accounts, the King describes how "she remained constant, steadfast and wholly devoted to the people she served".

He acknowledged the many challenges and issues nationally and across the globe that may have caused her reason for concern, and renewed his "own solemn pledge of duty and service to you all".

The late Queen would have turned 100 on April 21 and the King said her existence should be celebrated as a "life well-lived" rather than marking an "absence" ahead of a series of royal events that will honour her during Tuesday.

"Much about the times we now live in, I suspect, may have troubled her deeply, but I take heart from her belief that goodness will always prevail and that a brighter dawn is never far from the horizon," the King said in his message.

He added: "For, as a young Princess Elizabeth put it in her first ever public broadcast, aged just 14, we can each play our part 'to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place'.

"It is a belief which I share, with all my heart."