1 month ago 14th Nov 14:00
Britain's Queen Elizabeth threw a lavish birthday party for Prince Charles last night (13.11.08).
The monarch's eldest son turned 60 today (14.11.08) and the queen hosted over 450 guests at Buckingham Palace to mark the landmark occasion.
The queen, husband Prince Philip, Charles, his wife the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla and his sons Princes William and Harry were joined at the bash by Charles's siblings Princess Anne and Princes Andrew and Edward, along with minor royals including Lady Sarah Chatto.
European royals, including Greece's King Constantine, Danish couple Prince Frederik and Princess Mary and Spain's Prince Felipe and his wife Letizia also attended the festivities, along with representatives of the prince's charities.
an inspiration to us and so many others,
William and Harry paid tribute to their father, describing him as "an inspiration to us and so many others," before joking they would have to install a chairlift to help him with the stairs at his Highgrove home.
The evening reportedly began with a black-tie champagne reception, followed by a recital by the Philharmonic Orchestra in the ballroom and a lavish dinner featuring Balmoral salmon and venison.
Meanwhile, a new poll has found more people want Charles to succeed the queen than his son William.
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