Children’s Party at the Palace, 25 June 2006

The Queen invites 2,000 children to Buckingham Palace to celebrate the magic of books.

Trooping the Colour, 17 June 2006

A spectacular flypast and a ‘feu de joie’ (fire of joy) are added to the traditional celebrations in honour of The Queen’s 80th birthday.

Service of Thanksgiving and Mansion House lunch, 15 June 2006

Her Majesty attends a service at St Paul’s Cathedral before sampling a ‘Great British Menu’ at Mansion House.

‘Service over sixty’ reception, 18 May 2006

Her Majesty hosts guests over the age of sixty who have made a significant contribution to national life.

Help the Aged Living Legends Awards, 3 May 2006

The Queen attends the awards at Windsor Castle as part of her 80th birthday celebrations.

Service of Thanksgiving, 23 April 2006

A special service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor celebrates the life of Her Majesty.

Birthday dinner and fireworks at Kew Palace, 21 April 2006

Members of the Royal Family gather for a private dinner on The Queen’s actual birthday.

Birthday walkabout in Windsor, 21 April 2006

Her Majesty accepts gifts and flowers from the crowds in Windsor town centre on the day of her actual birthday.

The Queen opens her birthday post, 21 April 2006

Her Majesty has received almost 40,000 birthday messages from members of the public.

The Queen visits the BBC, 20 April 2006

Her Majesty helps celebrate the 80th anniversary of the granting of the organisation’s Royal charter.

New portrait of The Queen by Lord Snowdon available to download from this web site, 20 April 2006

Click on the link above for a free downloadable image for use by individuals, communities, charities, parishes and other non-commercial organisations.

80th birthday reception and lunch, 19 April 2006

Her Majesty invites guests celebrating their 80th birthdays on the same day as her to Buckingham Palace.