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"But I think we have the perfect present," which referred to the Queen's Commonwealth Trust charity, which he was appointed president of the youth forum last week.  He added:


"As we celebrate your 92nd birthday this evening and in recognition of your incredible life of service, I am delighted to say that the Queen's Commonwealth Trust has now been


launched to support young leaders around the Commonwealth. "This organisation, in your name, will provide a platform for those working to make a difference in their communities across


53 countries. Happy Birthday Your Majesty."  The Queen's eldest son and future King, Prince Charles, was also on stage alongside his mother to ask the crowds to give a three


raptrous rounds of applause for the Queen as he exclaimed: "Hip, hip, hooray!".  The birthday celebrations took place after a busy week for the Royal Family and the Queen in which


she hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London on Friday. And the concert is reflecting this, with performances by artists from across the Commonwealth. Music from each


decade of the Queen’s reign was also worked into the programme. Viewers enjoyed performances by a whole array of singers including Sir Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Craig David, Anne-Marie,


Shawn Mendes, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, as well as a performance by Sting and Shaggy Britain marked the longest-reigning monarch’s birthday with gun salutes in central London at midday today,


a 41 gun salute in Hyde Park, a 21 gun salute in Windsor Great Park and a 62 gun salute at the Tower of London. The Queen celebrates two birthdays each year, her actual birthday on April 21


and her official birthday usually on the second Saturday in June.