The Queen turns 96 today, and throughout her life, the monarch has cultivated close relationships with many people from across the globe.
But the royal also has friends much closer to home from her ladies-in-waiting to her personal dresser. And while we know she'll be getting birthday wishes from her family members, take a look at some of the others who will be wishing Her Majesty the best.
Penelope Knatchbull
In June 2021, she enjoyed the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the grounds of her Berkshire residence and was joined by Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma.
Penny has always been one of the Queen and the late Duke of Edinburgh's closest companions, and was even one of 30 people to attend Prince Philip's funeral in April 2021.
Read on to find out more about the Queen's closest friends…
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