MPs pay tribute to Her Majesty the Queen

Ninetieth birthday of Her Majesty the Queen: Motion for an Address

"That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty to offer the heartfelt good wishes of the House on the occasion of Her Majesty’s ninetieth birthday, expressing its deep gratitude for Her Majesty’s lifelong commitment to the service of the country and the Commonwealth, and praying that Her Majesty may long continue in health and happiness.

That Mr Speaker, the Prime Minister, Chris Grayling, Jeremy Corbyn, Chris Bryant, Angus Robertson, Mr Nigel Dodds, Tim Farron, Hywel Williams, Dr Alasdair McDonnell, Danny Kinahan, Caroline Lucas and Mr Douglas Carswell do wait upon Her Majesty with the said Message."

• Watch Parliament TV: Ninetieth birthday of Her Majesty the Queen: Motion for an Address
• Read Commons Hansard: 90th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen

Illumination of Parliament to mark 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II

At dusk on Thursday 21 April, the river frontage of the Palace of Westminster will be illuminated red, white and blue to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday.  Parliament has both historic and ongoing links with the monarchy and we are delighted to mark this very special occasion in this way.

The Houses of Parliament will be lit from 20:00 on 21 April until dawn on 22 April.

• View Images on Flickr: Illumination of Parliament to mark 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II

Further information

The Monarchy website has further information about the life and work of the Queen. The House of Commons Library has also produced briefing papers on the subject of the Crown.

• The British Monarchy: The Queen in Windsor: 90th birthday (external website)
• Read current Parliamentary material in Topics: Crown

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