As Queen Elizabeth approaches 70 years on the throne, she has marked the occasion by reading correspondence with her beloved dog Candy.
On Sunday (UK time), the Queen, 95, will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee - 70 year anniversary.
In the lead up to the monumental achievement, the Queen has read a selection of cards, letters and artwork sent to her by children and other members of the public to mark this and previous Jubilees.
The queen’s dog Candy, a dorgi breed (mix between a corgi and a dachshund), was on hand for the occasion in the Oak Room at Windsor Castle.
Candy was looking for some affection from the Queen, who didn't hesitate and patted her beloved dog.
The Queen seemed in good spirits as she pored through the stack of jubilee memorabilia. There have been many items including cards, specially made for her in honour of the special milestone
Elizabeth became the queen of Britain and more than a dozen other realms on the death of her father King George VI on Feb. 6, 1952, while she was in Kenya on an international tour.
The news was broken to her by her husband Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99 after more than seven decades by her side.
Elizabeth will mark 'Accession Day' in private as is customary, not viewing it as something to celebrate.
"While it is a moment for national celebration, it will be a day of mixed emotions for Her Majesty as the day also marks 70 years since the death of her beloved father George VI," Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament on Wednesday, thanking the monarch for "her tireless service".
