The Lady Magazine

15 April 2016

Can there be a single person (subject even) who is not in awe of the no-nonsense character and graceful wit that we have come to associate with Queen Elizabeth II ? As she approaches her 90th birthday, the Queen continues to undertake as much work as she has ever done, leaving younger members of the Royal Family embarrassed by her energy and enthusiasm for ‘the job’, as it is often called. As we discover in this special commemorative edition, she dislikes fuss, still rides her beloved horses weekly, has been known to watch Countdown with her butler, has a lady-in-waiting who once defended her honour with a hatpin and is not above making fun of herself. She once saw herself on TV and commented: ‘Look, I’ve got my Miss Piggy face on.’ She also has the finest personal jewellery collection in the world and the fastest racing pigeons – 200 of them are nestled in a corner of Sandringham. As Victor Olliver reveals in his exclusive reading of her personal horoscope, she is a Taurean whose popularity is set to rise this year. But then, we don’t really need astrology to tell us that. Happy Birthday, Your Majesty. We hope you have a day full of love, laughter, and several slices of delicious cake! Until next time, best wishes,