Special Anniversaries

To receive a congratulatory message from His Majesty The King for Diamond (60th), 65th, and Platinum (70th) wedding anniversaries and every year thereafter, it is necessary to complete an application form (click here). Please return it to the Anniversaries Office, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA no sooner than three weeks before the celebration date. It is possible to receive a belated message up to six months after the event. His Majesty does not send a message for Silver (25th), Ruby (40th), or Golden (50th) Wedding Anniversaries.

Please note that it will be essential for you to provide the Anniversaries Office with documentary proof of the occasion (a good photocopy of the celebrants’ marriage certificate will suffice. It will be returned to you). You will receive prompt acknowledgment of your application, confirming that a message will be sent and returning all documents.

You can obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate online.

Birthdays

Cards from His Majesty The King containing a congratulatory message can be sent to individuals celebrating their 100th and 105th birthday and every year thereafter. 

It is not necessary to apply for a message if the celebrant is receiving a State Pension or other DWP benefit and resident in the United Kingdom. The Centenarian Team at the Department for Work and Pensions will pass their information directly to the Anniversaries Office at Buckingham Palace so that a congratulatory message can be arranged.

If the celebrant is not receiving State Pension, you will need to apply for a message on this web page:

Get a birthday or anniversary message from the king

You will need to provide the Anniversaries Office with documentary proof of the occasion. Photos or scans of documents are acceptable, providing the relevant information is clear.

You can obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate online.