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    Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates 92

    The queen marked the occasion by attending a star-studded charity concert, surrounded by family. But the party's not over yet — the longest-reigning living monarch celebrates two birthdays a year.
    by Sasha Ingber Apr 21, 2018 1 minute
    Queen Elizabeth II waves to the audience after a speech from her eldest son Charles, Prince of Wales, at the end of a star-studded concert to celebrate her 92nd birthday at Royal Albert Hall on Saturday.

    Queen Elizabeth II marked her 92nd birthday on Saturday.

    The celebrations kicked off at Buckingham Palace during the changing of the guard where the Band of the Irish Guards played "Happy Birthday."

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