Queen Elizabeth II to mark 90th birthday at Windsor Castle
The longest-reigning monarch in British history turns 90 on Thursday, but Queen Elizabeth II is not planning a major, fireworks-filled celebration to mark the happy occasion. Just a gentle stroll outside the grounds of Windsor Castle, the lighting of a beacon, and a night at home with family are all that are on the royal plate. No, she'll save the pomp and ceremony for her next birthday. The monarch is such an eminent figure in British life that she gets two birthdays each year...
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