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Official applications must be made through the Anniversaries Office. Please call the Anniversaries Office on Tel. 02079304832, or visit the Royal website here for further details: The Royal Family – Anniversary Messages
Birthday Messages from HM The King
Only current citizens of His Majesty’s Realms (countries where The King is Head of State) or UK Overseas Territories are eligible to receive messages. The Centenarian Team at the Department for Work and Pensions notify the Anniversaries Office of those approaching their birthday to ensure everyone receives a message, so it is not necessary to make an application. However, if you wish to apply or for further information, please download the form below or contact the Anniversaries Office on Tel. 0207 930 4832.
You can download an application form and FAQs here:
Apply Online: Online Application
Download: FAQs PDF & Application Form
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.
Please note – unfortunately the Anniversaries Office are unable to accept applications made via courier.
Wedding Anniversary Messages from HM The King
Only current citizens of His Majesty’s Realms (countries where The King is Head of State) or UK Overseas Territories are eligible to receive messages. 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.
You can download an application form and FAQs here:
Apply Online: Online Application
Download: FAQs PDF & Application Form
Cards are sent to those celebrating their diamond wedding (60th), 65th, 70th wedding anniversaries and every year thereafter. Their Majesties’ congratulatory messages consist of a card containing a personalised message and are sent via Royal Mail.
Please note – unfortunately the Anniversaries Office are unable to accept applications made via courier.
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If you have any further questions, please do get in touch with the Lieutenancy Office either via email or telephone at [email protected] or 01392 383042.