A Beloved Monarch: Unseen Photo of Queen Elizabeth II Released to Mark What Would Have Been Her 97th Birthday

On Friday, Kensington Palace released a previously unseen photo of the late Queen Elizabeth II to mark what would have been her 97th birthday. The photo, taken by Kate Middleton, shows the late monarch sitting among her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at Balmoral Castle in Scotland last summer.

The photo features Prince and Princess of Wales’ three children ― Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ― alongside Zara and Mike Tindall’s kids Mia, Lena, and Lucas, as well as Savannah and Isla Phillips. Balmoral Castle was said to be one of the late queen’s favorite places, and her family often visited her and her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, at the estate.

Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson, shared his memories of the late monarch, saying, “We had a lot of fun and there was a lot of space for kids to run around in.” He also noted that the late queen was known to her grandchildren as “Gan Gan.”

The photo is a touching reminder of the late Queen Elizabeth II and her legacy. She was a beloved monarch who was deeply devoted to her family, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a source of joy and pride for her. The photo captures a moment of joy and love shared between the Queen and her family, and serves as a reminder of the legacy she left behind.