UK's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

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ACTING LEADER OF THE LABOUR PARTY HARRIET HARMAN: It is no exaggeration to say that the Queen is admired by billions around the world.

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 10:43:33 AM
Harriet Harman jokes that the Queen nearly has as many subjects as Labour has registered supporters.

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 10:46:43 AM
Borders Railway
@BordersRailway
All aboard! HM The Queen waves to the crowd before boarding the royal carriage #MyBordersRailway http://t.co/ksckVMc4Rg
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11:14 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles 9/9/2015 10:51:31 AM
Borders Railway
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And they're off! The steam locomotive pulls out of Waverley with Duke of Edinburgh also waving to the cheering crowd. http://t.co/CPRBaDyeud
11:22 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 10:52:56 AM
LIBERAL DEMOCRAT LEADER TIM FARRON, SPEAKING IN PARLIAMENT: I have only met the Queen on two occasions, in the years to come I expect an audience more regularly.

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:00:28 AM
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Archbishop Desmond Tutu (L), greets members of the choir at St Georges Cathedral after attending a Human Rights Day service, March 21 1995.

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:10:04 AM
by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:10:14 AM
michael holden
@miholden
One of those waiting for queen looks fed up http://t.co/6Uq2EFVLiL
11:05 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:17:07 AM
Clarence House
@ClarenceHouse
Today we’re thanking Her Majesty The Queen for her duty and service. #longestreign https://t.co/Ijs3FVWMPm
9:09 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:22:21 AM
Military Prep Sussex
@MPCT_Sussex
Congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth #longestreign from MPCT Eastbourne @HuwLewisMBE @IAMedwards77 http://t.co/XWbh3YBQJo
12:20 PM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles 9/9/2015 11:22:49 AM
UK in Holy See
@UKinHolySee
During Her Majesty's reign, full diplomatic relations between United Kingdom & Holy See were re-established (1982) http://t.co/peKQP4rIuS
11:59 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles edited by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:23:32 AM
UK Parliament
@UKParliament
View #Parliament's images of HM the Queen, the UKs longest serving monarch #longestreign http://t.co/rlDQr2lsaM http://t.co/oErN1rhG1K
11:42 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles edited by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:27:54 AM
BritishMonarchy
@BritishMonarchy
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Waverley Station in Edinburgh, before boarding the @BordersRailway http://t.co/bRhpjP9RWE
11:44 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles edited by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:28:28 AM
Accompanied by her husband Prince Philip the Queen wipes away a tear during the formal decommissioning of the Royal yacht Britannia at Portsmouth harbour, December 11, 1997. The Royal family bade an emotional farewell to the craft, which served almost 44 years, as it was paid off into retirement. REUTERS

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:37:08 AM
UK in Holy See
@UKinHolySee
1951: Her Majesty’s first visits to the Vatican as Princess Elizabeth. Audience with Pope Pius XII #Longestreign http://t.co/SCsKMPWA8E
12:04 PM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles edited by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:55:14 AM
From stuffy to selfies - the Queen tries to change with the times
Reuters UKWhen the Queen came to the British throne more than six decades ago, her first prime minister was Winston Churchill, a man who had served in the army of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.By

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:55:22 AM
A commemorative badge is seen on the steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' as it waits for Britain's Queen Elizabeth at Edinburgh Waverley Station in Scotland, Britain September 9, 2015. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 11:55:32 AM
Britain's Queen Elizabeth talks with Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella after unveiling a stain glass window at Rideau Hall in Ottawa June 30, 2010. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are on a royal tour of Canada from June 28 to July 6. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:00:50 PM
Reuters UK
@ReutersUK
VIDEO: 12 Prime Ministers, 7 Popes and a man on the moon. Britain's longest-reigning monarch: http://t.co/hK9AeB36aC http://t.co/QB2dukcFVc
11:43 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:14:18 PM
Reuters UK Politics
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Her life has been a great sweep of British history, interim Labour leader Harriet Harman says of the Queen #longestreign
11:42 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:14:25 PM
Jerome Taylor
@JeromeTaylor
World's longest serving monarch, Thailand's King Bhumibol, has sent telegram of congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II -- @BangkokPostNews
11:13 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles edited by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:14:26 PM
Kensington Palace
@KensingtonRoyal
The Duke said recently: "I am privileged to have The Queen as a model for a life of service to the public." http://t.co/mWkWxt2sGR
9:53 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:14:34 PM
michael holden
@miholden
Train chuffs off with waving queen on board. She may make a speech later http://t.co/QT5UPrpphs
11:18 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:14:42 PM
michael holden
@miholden
Queen waves to cheering crowd before boarding train driven by steam loco http://t.co/NAKYiXaQx5
11:15 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:14:44 PM
Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Tweedbank Station, where she is expected to make a rare public address.

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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:18:12 PM
Crowds cheer as Queen Elizabeth, Duke of Edinburgh and First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon take to the stage.

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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:25:02 PM
It's brilliant," said May Marshall, 58, wearing a jacket and hat covered in Britain's Union Jack flags. "No one else will ever do it. It's testimony to her stamina."

Read more - Crowds cheer the Queen as UK's longest-reigning monarch

Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by Prince Philip, unveils a plaque at Waverley Station as she officially opens the Scottish Borders Railway in Edinburgh, Scotland, September 9, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Millgan

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:34:44 PM
A PASSION FOR HORSES

Queen Elizabeth, who today becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch, has a long-standing passion for horses.

The Queen watches the Derby at Epsom Downs racecourse, June 8, 2002. REUTERS/Darren Staples
Queen Elizabeth pats former Grand National favourite Teaforthree, during her visit to Cotts Equine Hospital in Narberth, Wales April 29, 2014. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II rides her horse in the grounds of Windsor Castle in April 2002. REUTERS
The Queen puts her hand out to Harlequin, a horse she gave to The Kings Troop, during a visit to The Kings's Troop at Woolwich Barracks in southeast London May 31, 2013. REUTERS/Paul Grover/Pool
Britain's Queen Elizabeth (front L) reacts with John Warren (front R), her racing adviser and bloodstock manager, as she watches her horse Estimate win the Gold Cup during ladies day at the Royal Ascot horse racing festival at Ascot, southern England, June 20, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples
Britain's Queen Elizabeth (front L) reacts with John Warren (front R), her racing adviser and bloodstock manager, as she watches her horse Estimate win the Gold Cup during ladies day at the Royal Ascot horse racing festival at Ascot, southern England, June 20, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples
The Queen (C) riding her horse with Princess Anne (L) and a groom in the grounds of Windsor Castle, April 1, 2002. REUTERS/Darren Staples

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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:35:14 PM
Lyra Crew aged two waits for Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to arrive at Tweedbank Station in Scotland, Britain September 9, 2015. REUTERS/Phil Noble

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:35:16 PM
Britain's Queen Elizabeth sits aboard a train drawn by a steam locomotive at Edinburgh Waverley Station in Scotland, Britain September 9, 2015. Queen Elizabeth who ascended the throne aged just 25 as her exhausted country struggled to recover from the ravages of World War Two, made history on Wednesday when she became Britain's longest-reigning monarch. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:35:33 PM
Britain's Queen Elizabeth speaks with Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after arriving with Prince Philip (R) at Edinburgh Waverley Station, before boarding a train drawn by a steam locomotive to travel along the Scottish Borders Railway in Scotland, Britain September 9, 2015.. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:35:35 PM
Simon McDonald
@SMcDonaldFCO
On behalf of HM Diplomatic Service, I congratulate The Queen on surpassing the record of service set by Queen Victoria. #LongestReign
1:19 PM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles 9/9/2015 12:48:46 PM
BritishMonarchy
@BritishMonarchy
It's been a wonderful day for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh opening the @BordersRailway today! http://t.co/gIhyFyhkJS
1:42 PM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 12:54:27 PM
Science Museum
@sciencemuseum
The Queen first visited us in 1938 to see the Children's gallery with Queen Mary and Princess Margaret #longestreign http://t.co/aGRmHosSmG
1:55 PM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles 9/9/2015 1:04:24 PM
US National Archives
@USNatArchives
One of our favorites photos of Queen Elizabeth II (with President Truman) when she was just a princess! #LongestReign http://t.co/SlgyqydeW4
2:02 PM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles 9/9/2015 1:05:43 PM
Peter Hunt
@BBCPeterHunt
The gov's present to the Queen:a bound copy of Cabinet papers
from the meeting when ministers approved the content of her 1st
Queen's Speech
11:46 AM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 1:10:34 PM
Nigel Farage
@Nigel_Farage
Many congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen, the greatest ambassador our nation has ever had. #longestreign
1:06 PM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 2:07:58 PM
UK Prime Minister
@Number10gov
PM: The Queen inspires us all with her incredible service, leadership & grace. Read in full: http://t.co/RS3AT8GiwR http://t.co/ZgUuMndHmm
1:30 PM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 2:17:46 PM
Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives at Newtongrange railway station, in Scotland, September 9, 2015. Queen Elizabeth officialy opened the new Scottish Borders Railway on the day she became Britain's longest reigning monarch. REUTERS/Andrew Milligan

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 2:29:27 PM
Britain's Queen Elizabeth travels with Prince Philip and Scotland's First Minister Nichola Sturgeon (L) on the new Scottish Borders railway line, in Scotland, September 9, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Milligan

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 2:31:46 PM
Clarence House
@ClarenceHouse
Hear the full version of The Prince of Wales’s speech at the Diamond Jubilee Concert. #longestreign https://t.co/gHhJM5RRTZ
3:40 PM - 09 Sep 2015
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by jamillah.knowles 9/9/2015 2:59:00 PM
Jim Smith, Steve Hanczar and Tony Jones work in the engine of a steam train at Edinburgh's Waverley Station in Scotland, September 9, 2015.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth travelled on the steam train to officially open the new Scottish Borders Railway on the day she became Britain's longest reigning monarch.

REUTERS/Andrew Milligan

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 3:07:13 PM
The British Telecom tower displays "Long may she reign" to celebrate Queen Elizabeth becoming the longest-reigning British monarch, in London, Britain September 9, 2015. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 3:14:32 PM
Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives to officially open the Scottish Borders Railway at Tweedbank Station in Scotland, Britain September 9, 2015. REUTERS/Phil Noble

by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 3:30:35 PM
Cabinet Office
@cabinetofficeuk
The Queen has conferred over 400,000 honours and awards. More about #honours: http://t.co/TpfmLhasMO #LongestReign http://t.co/m0TR9D9IT2
5:08 PM - 09 Sep 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 9/9/2015 4:36:27 PM

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