Apply for messages from the Queen

How to apply for a message from the Queen

If you, or a member of your family, are approaching a very significant date in your life, then you may be able to arrange a message from the Queen. Congratulatory messages are normally only available to "Citizens of the Realm" or UK Overseas Territories.

The Queen can send a congratulatory message for the following special occasions:

Wedding Anniversaries

Birthdays

60 years (Diamond)
65 years
70 years (Platinum)
each year over 70 years

100 years
105 years
each year over 105 years

You can apply for a congratulatory message by:

downloading an application from the British Monarchy website
contacting the Anniversaries Office, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA,
Tel: 0207 930 4832

A birth or marriage certificate is usually required as evidence of the celebration. Should you require a copy of a certificate, please contact the Registration District where the birth or marriage took place.

contact the General Register Office
England & Wales Tel: 0300 123 1837 Scotland Tel:0131 314 4488 Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9025 2000
Stockton Registar Office Tel:01642 527720