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Happy Birthday: Queen Elizabeth II Turns 93

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 93rd birthday on Easter Sunday, attending a service with other senior royals at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, west of London.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reining monarch, leaves the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in England on Sunday. (AP pool photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 93rd birthday on Easter Sunday, attending a service with other senior royals at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, west of London.

She was joined by Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry, whose wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is expecting their first child in coming weeks and did not attend.

Harry and Meghan did post a birthday greeting for the queen on their Instagram page: "Happy Birthday Your Majesty, Ma'am, Granny. Wishing you the most wonderful day! Harry & Meghan."

The queen's birthday was marked this year by an unusual sunny spell that has flowers blooming on the extensive castle grounds.

It was the first of two birthday celebrations each year for the queen. She marks her official birthday in June with the Trooping the Color parade.

The two-birthday tradition dates back more than 250 years, when it was instituted by King George II.

Elizabeth is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She still maintains an active schedule, though she does not travel as often as she used to.

Her 97-year-old husband, Prince Philip, has retired from public duties and did not attend the service.

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