Parliament marks Queen’s 90th birthday
9 May 2016 (updated on 10 May 2016)
To celebrate the 90th birthday of the Queen, delegations from both Houses of Parliament will visit Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 10 May.
The Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords will each present Her Majesty with a portfolio containing a Humble Address, a message to the monarch from members, on behalf of their respective Houses.
Each House’s delegation will include representatives from across the political spectrum and the United Kingdom.
After the addresses, the Queen will host a reception for the visiting delegations.
Addresses to the Queen on her birthday
On 21 April both houses delivered addresses to the Queen to mark her birthday:
House of Commons
House of Lords
Further information
- The British Monarchy: The Queen in Windsor: 90th birthday (external website)
- Lords Library briefing: The sovereign's ceremonial and formal role in Parliament today
- Read current Parliamentary material in Topics: Crown
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