Happy 90th Birthday your Majesty

Happy birthday Ma'am . I for one am grateful that we have someone at the helm who doesn't need to curry favour for votes, but instead puts the country first - and who is able to give the benefit of insight to successive prime ministers as she's been privy to what's been going on for all these years.
Long may she - and her heirs - reign.

God bless Quees Elizabeth and long may she reign. I love her. X

When you consider that the Queen's original role was to have been equiivalent to that of the less than successful Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, she has done a remarkable job.
No, I am not a royalist, some of the minor royals are true wastes of space, but as someone whose dream job would have probably been a racehorse trainer, Her Majesty has been a most remarkable monarch.
Absolutely no question that she has been far more of an asset to the nation than a drain.

Respect - for her duty and service- monarchist or republican.

My goal is to trot up the steps of St Paul's without faltering as she does. She has served the country well. We've expected her to shake hands with some dreadful villains and she hasn't blinked. I really don't want her to retire.

Happy Birthday Ma'am, a great achievement
Not worthy of comment Newquay .

Hear, hear! Happy Birthday Ma'am
Queen or not she has endured some tough times of personal worry and grief, so to make 90, apparently still in possession of one's marbles, in physically enviable condition and surrounded by those enchanting great grandchildren , here's a health unto your Majesty

Good luck to her, Happy birthday ma'am. I am not an ardent monarchist but she is a tough cookie who has been able to change her views of monarchy in Britain.

She has adhered to her fathers concept of duty to the nation. I think George VIs loyalty in the war by staying put in Britain thoughout the war earned him massive respect and has rubbed off on the Queen, particularly after Edward VIII's shenanigans.

She deserves all the praise she gets BUT it should end with her.
Happy birthday YM.

Happy birthday Your Majesty you have done an amazing job. Not so sure how things will go for the royal family in the future but that is no reflection on your reign.

Happy birthday Your Maj! .

What gifts do you think she's unwrapping this morning?

What on earth do you buy the queen?!

Happy Birthday to Lizzy.........my Grandaughter, that is.....she has her birthday today!!!

However. I like the Queen she has done her job an exemplary fashion.Not one I envy her.

Good for her. She deserves a fuss whether you are republic or royalist.

Yes Happy birthday your Majesty! from one granny to another

Is this the official Happy Birthday thread?

I accidentally stumbled on to the grumpy one.

Happy Birthday, Your Maj.

Ooh yes, I shall help organise a street party ( not yet sure when-does anyone know if there's a particular day earmarked?) when neighbour's will bring tables and chairs into our avenue. It's a wonderful,opportunity to meet everyone. We've had quite a few "newcomers" lately so will be a good excuse to get together. So hope the weather behaves itself!

I do not deign to comment newquay

Lots of lovely photos doing the rounds and I am looking forward to the tv coversge.
Did you see the lady chasing her lost balloon on BBC Breakfast? Dressed up to the nines and had camped overnight in Windsor, only for her number 9 to blow away live on TV!
Happy Birthday Your Majesty.??

I don't want to poop on this lady's birthday. I'm delighted that anyone reaches such a grand age and enjoys such a good quality of life but please! What a lovely four generation family photo, something we all hope to copy.
This is meat and drink to those who support this spoiled, unelected, unaccountable family. . . I await others comments with interest!

I agree ! And I for one will be celebrating any excuse for a party in our house !!