On 21st April 2016 Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday. Already the longest-reigning monarch in British history, the landmarks seem to pass very regularly now.
Although her actual birthday is in April the concept of an 'official birthday', which takes places in June, has long been with us. This summer there will be street parties, big lunches and pageants all round the country. A major celebration every evening from 12-15th May in the private grounds of Windsor Palace will be hosted by two of our other national treasures, Ant...