Wedding anniversary and birthday greetings
The Queen sends congratulatory messages to those celebrating their:
- 100th and 105th birthday and every year thereafter
- 60th, 65th and 70th wedding anniversaries and every year thereafter.
They consist of a card containing a personalised message with a facsimile signature. The card comes in a special envelope, delivered through the normal post system. There is no charge for this service.
Henry Allingham's 110th birthday
Applying for a message
To apply to receive a congratulatory message from The Queen, you will need to complete a form and supply a photocopy of the marriage or birth certificate. The forms and further guidance can be found on the British Monarchy website.
Copies of certificates of births and marriages registered in East Sussex can be bought online. Find out about buying copies of certificates.
When to apply
To be sure of receiving a message, an application should be made three weeks before the special day. It is also possible to receive a belated message up to six months after the event. To check if the person or couple is eligible for a message, visit the British Monarchy website.
