King Charles Birthday Card

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The former ballerina Dame Ninette de Valois received a message wishing her 'a very happy day' in June 1998. Diamond wedding anniversaries (60th), 65th and 70th wedding anniversaries can also be celebrated with a royal greeting. More information on how to apply can be found here. It is acceptable for the Anniversaries Office to receive the certificate copy in two halves or on A3 paper. However, please ensure you have copied the left hand side of the certificate stating the marriage/birth place and date along with the celebrant(s) name(s). 14. Is it possible to arrange an anniversary/birthday message to be sent posthumously? The oldest ever recipient of a message from The Queen was a Canadian gentleman, who reached the age of 116 in December 1984.

Please note - unfortunately the Anniversaries Office are unable to accept applications made via courier. Wedding Anniversary Messages It is possible to receive a belated message up to six months after the event. Unfortunately, it is not possible to arrange a message for an event which took place more than six months previously. However, it may be possible to arrange a message for the anniversary/birthday the following year - an application should be made as usual, three weeks before the next anniversary/birthday. 3. How soon can I apply for a message from The King? To update any other benefit record, report a change in circumstances. If the person does not get a State Pension or other benefit or does not live in the UKOnly current citizens of Commonwealth realms (countries where The King is Head of State) or UK Overseas Territories are eligible to receive messages. Current citizens of Commonwealth realms or UK Overseas Territories. Commonwealth realms are countries where the King is Head of State. If the couple’s surname has changed since their marriage, is it essential for you to provide proof of their name change. This can be in the form of a copy of the Deed Poll or copy of the London Gazette entry ( www.london-gazette.co.uk). If no official documentation can be found to support the name change, a congratulatory message can still be arranged in the name as stated on the marriage certificate. 12. How much does it cost to arrange a message from His Majesty? During her reign, Queen Elizabeth II sent approximately 1.3 million cards to celebrate the birthdays and anniversaries of people around the nation and also the Realms and Overseas Territories. The tradition, started during the late Queen's father, King George V's reign, is now in the hands of King Charles III and his Queen Consort, Camilla.

Postal applications should be sent for weddings and birthday no sooner than three weeks before the application. However, there is a two week extension period for holiday periods. Anyone applying online can apply for up to five weeks before the event. The Anniversaries Office has now officially reopened after the first round of cards from the new King were sent out last week. People who are looking to receive a congratulatory message from the King and Queen Consort, for themselves or a family or friend, are now able to apply for one. HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY: The new royal greeting cards show a smiling King and Queen Consort on the cover (Image by Aaron Chown/PA Wire) It would not be appropriate for The King to send a congratulatory message when a celebrant has passed away. 15. How will I know if my application has been received?

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Cards are sent to those celebrating their 100th and 105th birthday and every year thereafter, and to those celebrating their diamond wedding (60th), 65th, 70th wedding anniversaries and every year thereafter. Birthday Messages