Anniversary and Birthday Cards

Anniversaries

Birthdays

Her Majesty The Queen only sends congratulatory cards for 60th (Diamond), 65th and 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversaries and then every year thereafter. Her Majesty does not send a card for 25th (Silver), 40th (Ruby) or 50th (Golden) wedding anniversaries. The Lieutenant Governor will send his own congratulatory card. In addition, this includes those celebrating 50th (Golden) wedding anniversaries. The delivery of these cards is arranged by Government House.

Her Majesty The Queen sends congratulatory birthday cards for 100th and 105th birthdays and then every year thereafter. The Lieutenant Governor will send his own congratulatory card. In addition, this includes those celebrating 90th birthdays. The delivery of these cards is arranged by Government House.

Please be aware:

There is no automatic alert from Isle of Man Government departments for wedding anniversaries or birthdays. To arrange for a card to be sent, you should contact us by email or letter 4 weeks before the special day and include the following:

Anniversaries

• A copy of the celebrants' wedding certificate (not needed for 50th (Golden) wedding anniversary cards from the Lieutenant Governor)

• The celebrants' full names, type of anniversary, date of anniversary and their current address

• Contact details of applicant, including name, address and phone number

Birthdays

• A copy of the celebrant's birth certificate or passport (not needed for 90th birthday cards from the Lieutenant Governor)

• The celebrant's full name, current address, date of birth and maiden name (if applicable)

• Contact details of applicant, including name, address and phone number

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