King Charles Birthday Card

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Please note - unfortunately the Anniversaries Office are unable to accept applications made via courier. Wedding Anniversary Messages The oldest ever recipient of a message from The Queen was a Canadian gentleman, who reached the age of 116 in December 1984. 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? Cards are sent to people who are celebrating their 100th birthday and their 105th birthday. Anyone who lives to over 105 will receive a letter every year after this. 100TH BIRTHDAYS: The inside of cards sent from the King (Image by Aaron Chown/PA Wire) Frequently asked questions 1. Which anniversaries/birthdays does The King send congratulatory messages for?

Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile. 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? Residents of Australia, Canada and New Zealand can also apply. Any applications from these places should be sent to the relevant Governor-General, who, as The King's personal representative in these countries, arranges for these messages to be sent. Occasionally, messages have been sent to well-known or unusual recipients, perhaps the most famous of which was Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who received an official 100th birthday greeting from her daughter in 2000.In May 2002, an event in Israel was held to celebrate Israel's 600 centenarians, inspired by the custom of The Queen's birthday messages. A message from The Queen was sent to the guests, saying: Cards are sent to those celebrating their 100th and 105th birthday and every year thereafter. Their Majesties’ congratulatory messages consist of a card containing a personalised message and are sent via Royal Mail. Only current citizens of Commonwealth realms (countries where The King is Head of State) or UK Overseas Territories are eligible to receive messages.

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. no earlier than 5 weeks before the anniversary date if you apply online, or 3 weeks before if you apply by post 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.Current citizens of Commonwealth realms or UK Overseas Territories. Commonwealth realms are countries where the King is Head of State.

You can get a free birthday or anniversary message from the King and the Queen Consort for a British national. BirthdaysIt is possible to request a message be delivered up to a maximum of 5 days before the event. 9. The celebrant(s) live(s) overseas. Can I still apply for a message? (Excluding Australia, Canada and New Zealand) The former ballerina Dame Ninette de Valois received a message wishing her 'a very happy day' in June 1998. 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. Wedding anniversary messages are not arranged automatically and the Anniversaries Office must receive an application for a card to be sent. Please note that applications are not accepted any sooner than 5 weeks before the anniversary date.