Queen Elizabeth Celebrated Her 96th Birthday by Wearing Hot Pink Lipstick

Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Parliament on Tuesday amid ongoing mobility issues.The palace said in a statement Monday that the decision was made in consultation with her doctors and that the 96-year-old monarch had “reluctantly’’ decided not to attend.Prince Charles will read her speech, which sets out the government’s agenda for the coming parliamentary session.

Stepping up! Prince Charles filled in for his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on the opening day of British Parliament — and got a taste of his future on the throne.

Great Britain’s heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles and Prince William took centre stage amid the pomp and pageantry of the opening of parliament on Tuesday, replacing the 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth who missed the grand set-piece event with health issues.

Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Parliament on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 60 years, as she struggles with difficulties in getting around. Buckingham Palace said in a statement Monday that the decision was made in consultation with her doctors and that the 96-year-old had "reluctantly’’ decided not to attend.  Prince Charles will read her speech, while for the first time her grandson Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, will have an official role in the event.

Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Britain’s Parliament on Tuesday due to mobility issues, according to Buckingham Palace.

Royal role reversals. Queen Elizabeth II will not be at the opening of Parliament amid health concerns, with Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla and Prince William attending in her place.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are heading across the pond with their kids. The couple will attend Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, a spokesperson for the pair confirmed to ET.What's more is they will be bringing their children, Archie and Lilibet, with them to the celebrations, marking the first time their daughter will meet the monarch since being born in Santa Barbara, California, last June. According to a source close to the royal family, the queen is delighted she will be meeting her great-granddaughter for the first time and excited to be able to spend time with Archie and Lili. ET understands Harry’s relatives are also looking forward to meeting the couple's infant daughter and seeing Archie, who is now a 3-year-old toddler. While ET has learned that it was the sovereign herself who invited Harry and Meghan to attend her celebrations, they will not be permitted to partake in the royal family's traditional balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour event.

Another reunion in the works. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to attend Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee, but the festivities will look a bit different than they have in the past.

Kate Middleton looked lovely in a bold teal dress while arriving for the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design Ceremony held at the Design Museum on Wednesday (May 4) in London, England.

Kate Middleton honoured the best and brightest in fashion on Wednesday.

Kate Middleton made a stunning appearance as she presented The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design in London on Wednesday.The Duchess of Cambridge dressed elegantly to hand out the prestigious award at the fifth consecutive event celebrating British fashion design, which is hosted by the British Fashion Council at the Design Museum in London. Kate, 40, was pictured wearing a gorgeous green dress with a flowing midi skirt and a high neckline.The dress also sported a half sleeve with ties at the ends and included a belt of the same colour, but the belt added a touch of glamour with a gold buckle.

Brushing it off? Prince William and Duchess Kate were asked about Prince Harry‘s recent comment about Queen Elizabeth II‘s inner circle — but the couple seemingly didn’t give it a second thought.

Queen in training! Duchess Kate’s style has been heavily influenced by Queen Elizabeth II, according to royal expert Bethan Holt.

Prince William and Kate Middleton shared new photos of son Prince Louis ahead of his 4th birthday. Louis turns four April 23. A caption of "4 years old tomorrow!" accompanied two photos of Prince Louis taken by the Duchess of Cambridge.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have shared four adorable new photographs of Prince Louis to mark his 4th birthday on Saturday.

No comment. Prince William avoided Prince Harry’s Queen Elizabeth comments. When asked about whether the Queen needed protecting, the royal and his wife Kate Middleton didn’t respond. 

Cheers to the birthday boy! Prince William and Duchess Kate have big surprises in store for their son Prince Louis as he prepares to turn 4.

Princess Eugenie has left a sweet message for her grandmother the Queen as she celebrates her 96th birthday. Queen Elizabeth II celebrated turning 96 on Thursday 21 April and marked the occasion by releasing a portrait that sees her posing with two majestic white horses.

David Beckham and Peter Andre have led celebrities’ birthday tributes to the Queen as she turns 96 today, Thursday 21 April. David, 46 – who was recently spotted soaking up the sun with his family on his £5 million yacht– shared a couple of photos of the monarch to his Instagram page, as well as one of him shaking the Queen’s hand in 2016 at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards at Buckingham Palace. He penned alongside the pictures: “Wishing a very Happy 96th Birthday to Her Majesty The Queen.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge aren’t commenting on Prince Harry’s words.