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RosebudWhip t1_ixfyt4d wrote
It's the same in the UK. The Queen would send a telegram to people hitting that milestone, although I don't know if the telegram was updated to an email or something more modern in recent years.
I expect King Chas will follow on the tradition.
bowlofjello t1_ixfzd7v wrote
SatansMoisture t1_ixg1kz0 wrote
Canadians used to get a letter from the queen of england.
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doesnoteatdicks t1_ixg3ucm wrote
“Dear Old Fuck. Congrats on not being dead yet. All of your friends are dead. Love, Donald.”
stevegoodsex t1_ixg42ea wrote
Honestly surprised we don't just make them president.
BakerofHumanPies t1_ixg4dcp wrote
Why only usually??
bottombutton t1_ixg4gv0 wrote
I triggered this process for my grandpa. It doesn't happen automatically, and it takes a few weeks to process.
brock_lee t1_ixg7f29 wrote
They'll do it starting at 80. I sent away for a card from Obama for my mom's 80th
https://www.80thbirthdayideas.com/how-to-order-an-80th-birthday-card-from-the-president/
[deleted] t1_ixgas3h wrote
Imagine if it turned out to be a current member of Congress that you were sick of.
"Dear Senator Grassley,
Congratulations on your 100th birthday.
Please just retire already. Why are you still here? What the hell are you doing? It's pointless. It's all pointless. Stop it! Go do something fun. This can't be fun. Jesus, is this what I have to look forward to in my old age? Are you even allowed to eat cake anymore? I mean, hell, you're 100 anyway, why not? Farting too hard could kill you at this point, may as well enjoy what's left of your life. So please retire.
Yours Sincerely,
[Insert Name of President in 2033 Here]"
the_hell_you_say t1_ixgdxde wrote
"Happy birthday old balls!"
Signed...White House intern
laconicflow t1_ixghbgp wrote
What if Biden wants one?
Totally_Not_A_Bot_55 t1_ixgig2r wrote
Congratulating them on what? Not dying? That's fucking weird
AtebYngNghymraeg t1_ixglw6n wrote
Perhaps it's like in the UK where you have to request it.
CymbaltaAddict t1_ixgoafa wrote
Well i did not know you had to request it, that makes it mean nothing.
For me anyway.
https://www.royal.uk/sites/default/files/media/birthday_form_with_faqs_2.pdf
AtebYngNghymraeg t1_ixgqcin wrote
No, I agree. It's like, well, asking someone for a birthday card!
tinyhorsesinmytea t1_ixgvylb wrote
Dang, my great grandmother was just a couple months away… and now here I am being constantly told that I look way younger than my age.
eh-guy t1_ixh0l6e wrote
We have the same in Canada but it's a signed letter
daird1 t1_ixh7ymk wrote
Yeah, and when you turn twelve, you get a letter from Prince Andrew.
RosebudWhip t1_ixhcp9v wrote
(Shudder) Covered in sweaty hand prints?
brock_lee t1_ixhfmpg wrote
What if!
shewy92 t1_ixhit20 wrote
I thought it was a card https://www.royal.uk/anniversary-messages-0
>Cards are sent to those celebrating their 100th and 105th birthday and every year thereafter. The King's congratulatory messages consist of a card containing a personalised message and come in a special envelope.
Also I wonder if they just CTRL+F'd that website to replace "Queen" with "King"
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audibly_annoyed t1_ixhrx3y wrote
Can people get an apology letter from the pos Trump?
RosebudWhip t1_ixhxju5 wrote
I'm sure it used to be a telegram at some point. It's probably been a card for ages though.
Yes, search and replace "Queen" with "King"...job done!
SatansMoisture t1_ixi4fp1 wrote
Having grown up in Canada, I've never heard her called The Queen of Canada. That title has been used more with Scott Thompson.
kamuelak t1_ixiunem wrote
My comment on hearing that Prince Phillip had died at age 99: "Aw, poor guy, he just missed getting a letter from the Queen."
Fwrmer t1_ixj2odq wrote
You hit 100 years old- you’ve got a few more weeks for processing, I’m sure.
bottombutton t1_ixj2ypx wrote
We were actually 4 years behind schedule, but he got to hold onto it for a year before it just became another part of the estate. 😉
rigglesbee t1_ixj3r4a wrote
Birthdays are weird too.
"Congratulations on not dying since the last time the earth went around the sun. Here's a cake I set on fire."
Totally_Not_A_Bot_55 t1_ixj5ioc wrote
Agreed. It's not like I did anything special
TheRiseOfOrmul t1_ixjsqhi wrote
that last line hits too hard
buddy's been in office for >40 years. that's too long.
Qzy t1_ixk02tu wrote
>Veteran status
Jesus Christ, America.
veganzombeh t1_ixk5y74 wrote
No they definitely couldn't be sweaty.
chadslc t1_ixl3b5n wrote
She was the Queen of Canada in her own right. The Canadian monarchy is officially separate from the British monarchy.
SatansMoisture t1_ixlvxx7 wrote
We just call(ed) her The Queen.
listyraesder t1_ixxyp4e wrote
In Ireland they get a cheque for €2,500. On each subsequent birthday they get a special medal from the government.
fcevatobo t1_ixfyqkv wrote
I’m guessing you got your letter today?