Happy birthday dear Queenie! Crowd of well-wishers lining the streets of Windsor burst into song as the Queen marks her 90th with a walkabout
- Her Majesty The Queen celebrates her 90th birthday today and has marked milestone with appearance in Windsor
- Later Prince Charles will host a lavish private birthday party at Windsor Castle, attended by family and close friends
- Well-wishers draped in Union Jacks arrived in the town early this morning ahead of the Queen's royal visit
- Royal bunting has also been strung up above the high street while dozens of shops have decorated for the occasion
Celebration: The Queen was greeted by thousands of cheering well-wishers as she stepped out of her car at Windsor Castle today
Delighted: The Queen beamed at waiting well-wishers as she stepped out of her car outside Windsor Castle this morning
Joyous: The Queen and Prince Philip rode through the bunting-covered streets of Windsor on the back of a custom Range Rover
Loved by generations: Three-year-old Olivia Sanna wore her own crown for the occasion. Right, a young schoolboy in the crowd
Procession: Royal guards marched through the streets of Windsor ahead of the arrival of the Monarch, who will walk through the town
Burst into song: Devoted supporters draped in Union flags and clutching giant balloons sung 'Happy Birthday dear Queenie'
National events: The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun Royal Salute in Hyde Park in London at noon today
The Queen was dressed in what was described by Buckingham Palace as a 'spring grass green' wool and silk weave coat and dress with hat to match adorned with flowers by her dressmaker Angela Kelly for her birthday appearance on the sunny but chilly day.
Many of those who braved the chilly spring morning in Windsor clutched presents for the Queen, from bouquets of flowers and home-made birthday cards to soft toys and balloons. Fluttering above Windsor Castle's round tower was a huge version of the royal standard used for major celebrations.
Retired teacher Lynn Lovell, 63, said she made a spur-of-the-moment decision to join the crowds after seeing the well-wishers on television.
She said: 'This is a celebration, I live nearby in Langley, and it's almost as if it's a family event. We get to come along and be part of the party.'
Ms Lovell, dressed head to toe in a union flag outfit, said of the Queen: 'She's phenomenal, she ageless and timeless. She's such a role model to all of us and her energy and enthusiasm for the work she does is an inspiration.'
Nearby were sisters Judy and Anne Daley, from Cardiff, who were each holding a balloon that formed the number 90.
Civilian police worker Judy, 50, said: 'The Queen's just remarkable, a very formidable lady, and certainly the one we all look up to. She's remarkable for her age and her dedication to duty, day in and day out - just a wonderful, wonderful lady'.
Gogglebox stars Sandra Martin and Sandy Channer were among the well-known faces who joined in the festivities.
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