{"id":13,"date":"2012-07-30T11:22:50","date_gmt":"2012-07-30T11:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/berwickshire-lieutenancy.co.uk\/wp\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2024-02-05T10:49:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T10:49:02","slug":"100th-birthday-and-60th-wedding-anniversaries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/berwickshire-lieutenancy.co.uk\/wp\/?page_id=13","title":{"rendered":"Birthdays & Anniversaries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Each year, thousands of birthday and wedding anniversary cards are sent\u00a0to people celebrating significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries.<\/p>\n

The Anniversaries Office has reopened and it is now possible to apply for a congratulatory message from The King and The Queen Consort.\u00a0 Applications can be made online or by post, please see details below.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have already made an application and the wedding anniversary or birthday has now passed, a belated message will be sent from Their Majesties. You do not need to reapply and you will receive a new email or letter confirmation when a message has been arranged.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note that due to a large backlog of applications, there may be a delay to the processing and delivery of congratulatory messages.\u00a0Messages will be delivered as soon as possible, but the Anniversaries Office is unable to specify a date at this time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for your patience and understanding.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The delivery of these messages is arranged by the Anniversaries Office at Buckingham Palace, continuing a tradition which goes back to 1917.<\/p>\n

Cards are sent to those celebrating their 100th and 105th birthday and every year thereafter, and to those celebrating their diamond wedding (60th), 65th, 70th wedding anniversaries and every year thereafter.<\/p>\n

Who is eligible for 100th birthday cards and how do I apply?<\/h2>\n

Only current citizens of His Majesty\u2019s Realms (countries where The King is Head of State) or UK Overseas Territories are eligible to receive messages. Click on ‘eligible countries’ in the menu for a comprehensive list.<\/p>\n

You can download an application form and FAQs here:<\/p>\n

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Birthday Form<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Alternatively you can apply online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cards are sent to those celebrating their 100th and 105th birthday and every year thereafter. The King’s congratulatory messages consist of a card containing a personalised message and come in a special envelope.<\/p>\n

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. \u00a0For further information, please download the form below or contact the Anniversaries Office.<\/p>\n

Please note – unfortunately the Anniversaries Office are unable to accept applications made via courier.<\/p>\n

Who is eligible for wedding anniversary cards and how do I apply?<\/h2>\n

Only current citizens of Commonwealth realms (countries where The King is Head of State) or UK Overseas Territories are eligible to receive messages. Click on ‘eligible countries’ in the menu for a comprehensive list.<\/p>\n

You can download an application form and FAQs here:<\/p>\n

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Wedding Form<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Alternatively you can apply online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cards are sent to those celebrating their diamond wedding (60th), 65th, 70th wedding anniversaries and every year thereafter. The King’s congratulatory messages consist of a card containing a personalised message and come in a special envelope.
\nTo make sure that a message is sent for wedding anniversaries, an application needs to be made by a relative or friend in advance of the special day.<\/p>\n

Please note – unfortunately the Anniversaries Office are unable to accept applications made via courier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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