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TO EXPECT A PROPER SIGNATURE NOT A SCANNED ONE ON MY NANA'S 100TH BIRTHDAY CARD FROM THE QUEEN?

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Merlin · 27/08/2007 20:28

Lovely card and message but a bit disappointed that it wasn't a handwritten signature - can't be too many people turning 100 at any one time can there?

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WendyWeber · 27/08/2007 20:30

There was something about this on the radio the other day (prog about longevity or something rather than telegrams) - over 3000 a year I think. So 60 a week. Hmm...

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UCM · 27/08/2007 20:32

I love the Queen and have to say I would be disappointed. But you never know, she might be suffering from something and just get wheeled out for occasions.

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ladymuck · 27/08/2007 20:33

I think that the Queen has to send out between 4,500 and 5,000 each year.

Certainly it is more birthday/anniversary cards than I send!

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TheQueenOfQuotes · 27/08/2007 20:42

and don't forget that wedding anniversaries from the 60th, 65th, 70th and every following year get one too......

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beansprout · 27/08/2007 20:43

Do you actually expect an 80 odd year old woman to sign this many cards every year?!!

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maisym · 27/08/2007 20:44

It might be hard for the queen as she's older as well

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onlyWotz · 27/08/2007 20:47

Merlin Congratulations to your nana, wow how lovely 10oth Birthday. Fantastic.

I am sure your nana didn't notice and if she did, I expect wouldn't have said anything to spoil such an occasion. Hope you didn't.

Its the thought, so I have been told.

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MaryAnnSingleton · 27/08/2007 20:50

dh's parents got a scanned signature on their Diamond anniv card from the Queen - but don't think anyone really expected her to sign it herself - congratulations to your grandma too !

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potoroo · 27/08/2007 21:06

Congratulations to your Nana...

Don't forget the cards go out to all HM subjects - including those out in the colonies

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Kathyis6incheshigh · 27/08/2007 21:08

Didn't it used to be a telegram? She wouldn't have had to sign those.

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Merlin · 28/08/2007 20:41

Thanks all for your congratulations and comments.

Hadn't really thought about all her subjects around the world, together with the anniversaries etc - good point!

Anyway, we all had a fab day, looking forward to seeing her picture in the local paper tomorrow!!!!

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southeastastra · 28/08/2007 20:46

i suppose it's a sign of the times that more people are reaching 100. did anyone see the old dear in the paper today celebrating her 100th. she was a lifelong smoker and when asked why she thought it hadn't affected her said 'i didn't inhale'

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WendyWeber · 28/08/2007 20:58

You are right, sea!



Golden Jubilee factoid:

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Merlin · 28/08/2007 21:36

Wow WW! That's a big increase! I'll forgive her for not signing personally!!!

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lady007pink · 28/08/2007 22:47

I'm amazed so many people live to 100! Esp with so much cancer and road accidents.
Congratulations to your Gran on reaching 100.

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NotAnOtter · 28/08/2007 22:48

yabu

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