Today, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday in style with family, as well as throngs of admirers as she took a walkabout in Windsor to greet her many admirers, as well as residents who have also turned 90-years-old today.
“The streets of Windsor were packed with members of the public (and some furry friends!) hoping to catch a glimpse of The Queen on her big birthday,” reads a statement on the Royal family’s official website. “Her Majesty was greeted by several rounds of ‘Happy Birthday’ as she made her way around the historic town.”
Considering the magnitude of this event, social media has been buzzing with photos and videos of Queen Elizabeth II’s big day, along with tributes and the sharing of memories from those whose life she has touched.
Here is a look at the best of the bunch:
The Queen is 90! #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty #Queenat90 pic.twitter.com/Vc2hQWcYg8
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
..and here's a close up of the first in a series of three official photographs released today to mark #Queenat90 pic.twitter.com/i9kqsYzmDk
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 20, 2016
The Queen surrounded by her two youngest grandchildren and her five great-grandchildren #Queenat90 pic.twitter.com/6iprDy0C3j
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 20, 2016
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh together on Her Majesty's 90th birthday #Queenat90 pic.twitter.com/GkJ6XmRnoU
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
The Queen sends her best wishes and warm congratulations to those
celebrating their 90th birthday today #Queenat90— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
"I send my best wishes to those who are celebrating their 90th birthday…on this shared occasion, I send my warm congratulations to you"
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
"You are an inspiration to young women, like myself, around the world." – @HerRoyalBano | #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty pic.twitter.com/PbQhrxNlhf
— DiamondJubileeTrust (@qejubileetrust) April 21, 2016
Wishing Her Majesty The Queen @BritishMonarchy a very happy 90th birthday today #Queenat90 #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty pic.twitter.com/wdmZbI647d
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 21, 2016
PM: Rarely has anyone in public life served for so long, served so brilliantly. #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty #Queenat90https://t.co/pr6gIqr4wj
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) April 21, 2016
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are greeted by crowds in Windsor #Queenat90 pic.twitter.com/PP2fJgpgSo
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
#HappyBirthdayYourMajesty from the Royal Navy @BritishMonarchy #Queenat90https://t.co/WPoRyTm4gU
— Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) April 21, 2016
The Queen cuts her cake baked by Great British Bake off 2015 winner Nadiya Hussain #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty pic.twitter.com/8cEiFXJznG
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
…and meets local Windsor residents celebrating their 90th birthday in 2016 pic.twitter.com/V29KOc0Y07
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
Join the Armed Forces on Ex Griffin Strike wishing The Queen a very happy 90th birthday! @BritishMonarchy #Queenat90https://t.co/UGTaSETm29
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) April 21, 2016
The Queen with her daughter, The Princess Royal, in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle #Queenat90 pic.twitter.com/HR5WeABOSc
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
Thank you for the lovely warm wishes on The Queen's 90th birthday #Queenat90 pic.twitter.com/jxZf7My9iZ
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
The Queen on her 90th birthday #Queenat90 pic.twitter.com/5r3mNysflT
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
Many happy returns!! The birthday balloon has been retrieved #Queenat90 pic.twitter.com/Tledyu32Zb
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
Great to see so many excited faces waiting to see The Queen in Windsor! #Queenat90 pic.twitter.com/59ETCR4iON
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
Thank you for all your #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty tweets: https://t.co/tIwC5qQ2A1
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2016
HM The Queen turns 90. #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty #Queenat90 👑 🎂 🎉 pic.twitter.com/XXLcHg0GCa
— UK in India🇬🇧🇮🇳 (@UKinIndia) April 21, 2016
How time flies! This photo of a then Princess Elizabeth was taken over 70 years ago #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty 👸🏻🎂 pic.twitter.com/QjjkRrQ8ZA
— English Heritage (@EnglishHeritage) April 21, 2016
Wishing the Queen a very happy 90th birthday #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty pic.twitter.com/60C3Fbgpys
— Portrait Gallery (@NPGLondon) April 21, 2016
The Queen is 90! #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty pic.twitter.com/ME2jyqferC
— The Duke of York (@TheDukeOfYork) April 21, 2016
Our birthday gift to the #Queenat90 – and choirs everywhere https://t.co/kd4oGFXP1B #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty pic.twitter.com/yZMFWpsV4N
— St Paul's Cathedral (@StPaulsLondon) April 21, 2016
#HappyBirthdayYourMajesty. The Royal Tank Regiment wish Queen Elizabeth II a very happy birthday #Queenat90https://t.co/NZB6Hm4ipA
— British Army (@BritishArmy) April 21, 2016
From one regal lady to another, UK's oldest person, @RAFBF beneficiary Gladys Hooper says #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty pic.twitter.com/8MIFjRFCJ3
— RAF Benevolent Fund (@RAFBF) April 21, 2016