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Princess Charlotte was christened at Sandringham's church of St Mary Magdalene in what royal experts say was a poignant tribute by Prince William to his late mother Princess Diana

Her Majesty is preparing to resume her normal duties following her 70th anniversary on the throne

The Queen was pictured in a car leaving Sandringham to head back to Windsor Castle, where sources have said she will resume royal duties - and attend a thanksgiving service for the life of her beloved husband Prince Philip next month

The monarch, just hours away from becoming the first British sovereign to reach a historic 70 years on the throne, joined members of the local community in the ballroom of Sandringham House to mark her milestone

A smiling Queen Elizabeth kicked off celebrations for the 70th anniversary of her accession to the British throne by inviting local community groups on Saturday to her Sandringham residence in the east of England.

The Queen was described as being on "sparkling" form by Yvonne Browne, vice-president and chairman of the Sandringham WI after she joked and laughed with her guests at the Sandringham reception

Members of the local community gathered at Sandringham to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years on the throne with a cake.

Marking 70 years on the throne will be a private occasion of mixed feelings for the monarch

When King George VI died at the age of 56 in February 1952, the nation was plunged into mourning. The tragedy led to his daughter Queen Elizabeth II's ascent to the throne

The heartwarming pictures of Her Majesty alongside her late husband were revealed shortly after she travelled to her Norfolk hideaway alone this week

Royal biographer Robert Jobson told the Mirror that the Queen has headed Sandringham to stay at the private Wood Farm, a favourite spot of the late Prince Philip, for a "bit of privacy"