# New official photograph released for Queen's 79th birthday

Buckingham Palace released a new official photograph of Queen Elizabeth II to mark her 79th birthday. The image, taken by a royal photographer, shows the monarch in a garden setting. The portrait continues the tradition of releasing a new photo for the Queen's birthday each year.

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- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk47yjv4pmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:32:36 GMT