Queen Elizabeth II is marking her 95th birthday in a low-key fashion at Windsor Castle, just days after the funeral of her husband, Prince Philip.
Some members of the royal family are expected to be with the queen on Wednesday (local time).
The royal familys Instagram account shared a smiling photo of the queen on Wednesday morning, as she marked her 95th birthday without Philip.
Alongside the post was a short birthday message: The Queen was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London. She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
This year Her Majesty remains at Windsor Castle, during a period of Royal Mourning following the death of The Duke of Edinburgh.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was one of many people who sent best wishes to the monarch.
I have always had the highest admiration for Her Majesty and her service to this country and the Commonwealth,” Johnson said on Twitter.
I am proud to serve as her prime minister.
The queen is marking her 95th birthday.
Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, died on April 9 at age 99.
Family and friends gathered for his funeral at St Georges Chapel in Windsor on Saturday (local time) to say their final farewells.
Just 30 people were allowed to attend the funeral, due to coronavirus restrictions in England.
The Queen sat alone during the funeral, dressed in black.
The queens birthday comes just days after she attended her late husbands funeral.
A note on the queens stationery could be seen on the coffin.
It said, in part, I love you.
Philip’s death came a few months before his 100th birthday, which was due to be the focus of royal celebrations this year, while the queens 95th was always set to be a more low-key event.
