Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 96th birthday at her Sandringham estate on Thursday as gun salutes rang out across London and Windsor and military bands played Happy Birthday.Britain’s longest-serving monarch, who celebrates a historic Platinum Jubilee this year, was pictured with two white ponies in a photo released for the occasion.A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily)U.K.
government ministers joined members of the royal family in sending their best wishes to the Queen, who has stepped back from most public duties this year over concerns about her health.
Canadians more open to cutting ties with monarchy, but still support Queen: poll She travelled from Windsor Castle, west of London, to spend her birthday at her estate in Sandringham, Norfolk.In celebration of the monarch’s birthday, toymaker Mattel launched a commemorative Barbie doll of the Queen.Dressed in an ivory gown with a blue sash adorned with miniature medallions and ribbons, the figure also has a tiara based on the one Elizabeth wore on her wedding day.The doll will be sold in London stores Harrods, Selfridges and Hamleys ahead of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations in early June.Several of the Queen’s family members and politicians sent the monarch well wishes online.Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a very happy 96th birthday today!
An inspiration to so many across the UK, the Commonwealth and the world, it’s particularly special to be celebrating in this #PlatinumJubilee year.