BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted June 10, 2020 Big Phil is 99 today. If he reaches 100, as seems highly possible, will he get a telegram from the Queen? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted June 10, 2020 that stopped a long while ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) Do they get an email instead then? P.S.That was a joke as well. Not that funny, but jokes nevertheless. Edited June 10, 2020 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted June 10, 2020 Actually it hasn't stopped, although the system seems to have changed: In order to receive a congratulatory message from The Queen for 100th, 105th birthdays and every year thereafter, it is necessary to complete the form overleaf and return it to the Anniversaries Office, Buckingham Palace. ... The Anniversaries Office, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA. You can apply to get a free birthday or anniversary message from the Queen for a British national. You can apply up to: 3 weeks before the birthday or anniversary date, or 5 weeks before if you apply online 6 months afterwards, for a belated message More items... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted June 10, 2020 4 hours ago, BroadstairsR said: Do they get an email instead then? no, it is an ERmail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted June 10, 2020 Funnier than my efforts. I've actually looked into this now (yes I know!) In the past it was an unsolicited telegram from the palace who were informed by the Pension Service when a person scored a century. Perhaps due to the fact that there are a lot more centurians nowadays, or for some other reason, the recipient needs to apply and gets a birthday card with a standard message from the her maj. Perhaps she signs it, perhaps it is more personal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
