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".
As well as messages from Prince Charles and Prince William, the queen received birthday greetings from the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer.
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
The 96th birthday of Britain's longest-serving monarch is being marked with gun salutes in London. Throughout her 70 years on the throne, the queen has been known for her penchant for bright-colored suits and hats.
Queen Elizabeth II is marking her 96th birthday privately on Thursday, retreating to the Sandringham estate in eastern England that has offered the monarch and her late husband, Prince Philip, a refuge from the affairs of state.
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