2007-02-03 03:41:22 · 16 answers · asked by jeffrey l 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
No... but I heard it's not actually from the Queen! I was told it goes along the lines of "Her Majesty has asked me to pass her congratulations"... etc.
What a swizz!
2007-02-03 03:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by franja 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is absolutely free, it is one of the advantages of having a monarchy ! ( I`d wager that the Head of State in America dosen`t send the old folks a birthday greeting!) At one time the Palace sent it automatically, but these days it is usual for a relative to notify the Palace some weeks prior to the date. I assume this is because so many more people now live to the age of 100 years than in time past, so this helps to avoid the chance of some one being missed out. A point worth mentioning, should your relative unfortunately die after your have notified the Palace and before the actual day of the birthday, it is your duty to notify the Palace to avoid a posthumous greeting, which could be both embarrassing and up-setting.
2007-02-03 05:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No not at all, and it's still one of life's FREE items that at the moment they don't charge you for, But I'm sure Gordon Brown will somehow some day find a way to put a tax on it, just give him time. Mind you, if it was the conservators I'm sure they would have by now!
2007-02-06 21:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by tara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my great grandma turns 100 on the 24th feb im gonna contact the queen wud be so cool for her to get a telegram
2007-02-06 21:25:11 · answer #4 · answered by Miss M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A relative has to write to the Palace with evidence. If you phone Buckingham Palace (020 7766 7300 ) and speak to the switchboard they will put you onto the appropriate secretary who is very helpful. They also arrange 60th wedding anniversary messages.
2007-02-03 23:51:52 · answer #5 · answered by Duffer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No but you have to let them know so write to Buckingham Palace to advise them that someone is 100 and their birth certificate
2007-02-04 01:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by butterfly55freedom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's free, but you have to give a few weeks' notice and it's NOT a personal message. My in-laws recently had their 60th wedding anniversary and they got a card from Her madge.
It was a printed signature and they'd got my father-in-law's name wrong, he's known by his middle name and they'd used his "real" first name, despite being told.
2007-02-03 03:47:26 · answer #7 · answered by chip2001 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page4893.asp
Look at that site, you have to write to the proper people and send in proof of date of birth
2007-02-03 03:46:28 · answer #8 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you shouldnt have to. whos gonna be 100? wish them a happy birthday from me! xx
2007-02-03 03:53:33 · answer #9 · answered by lalala 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No they send them automatically to these amazing people
2007-02-03 08:14:49 · answer #10 · answered by thunderchild67 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋