.Queen was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh as she arrived at the delivery office near her Windsor residence
- .The Royal Mail is marking 500 years of the postal service today, the day before the Queen celebrates her birthday
- .Later she is due to open a new bandstand in Windsor as the public celebrations of her birthday get underway
The Queen kicked off her 90th birthday celebrations a day early today and was greeted with cheers as she arrived to meet long-serving postmen and women at a Royal Mail delivery office near her Windsor Castle home.
Joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen marked her last day as an 89 year old by commemorating the anniversary of another British institution - the postal service - as she toured the Royal Mail Windsor delivery office.
She also opened a new bandstand in the town as the public celebrations of the monarch's personal anniversary get under way.
The Queen kicked off her 90th birthday celebrations a day early today and was greeted with cheers as she arrived to meet long-serving postmen and women at a Royal Mail delivery office near her Windsor Castle home
The Queen shakes hands with an official as she and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive at the delivery office this morning
Dressed in a bright pink coat, a matching hat with a floral trim and sporting a slick of pink lipstick, the Queen beamed as she got out of her car at the delivery office to be warmly welcomed by dozens of well-wishers
The Queen was presented with a bouquet of flowers by this Royal Mail worker as she left the delivery office
The Queen also opened a new bandstand in the town as the public celebrations of the monarch's personal anniversary get under way
Dressed in a bright pink coat, a matching hat with a floral trim and sporting a slick of pink lipstick, the Queen beamed as she got out of her car at the delivery office to be warmly welcomed by dozens of well-wishers who created a party atmosphere by enthusiastically waving Union Flags and bunting.
The Queen kicked off her 90th birthday celebrations a day early today and was greeted with cheers as she arrived to meet long-serving postmen and women at a Royal Mail delivery office near her Windsor Castle home.
Joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen marked her last day as an 89 year old by commemorating the anniversary of another British institution - the postal service - as she toured the Royal Mail Windsor delivery office.
She also opened a new bandstand in the town as the public celebrations of the monarch's personal anniversary get under way.
The Queen kicked off her 90th birthday celebrations a day early today and was greeted with cheers as she arrived to meet long-serving postmen and women at a Royal Mail delivery office near her Windsor Castle home
The Queen shakes hands with an official as she and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive at the delivery office this morning
Dressed in a bright pink coat, a matching hat with a floral trim and sporting a slick of pink lipstick, the Queen beamed as she got out of her car at the delivery office to be warmly welcomed by dozens of well-wishers
The Queen was presented with a bouquet of flowers by this Royal Mail worker as she left the delivery office
The Queen also opened a new bandstand in the town as the public celebrations of the monarch's personal anniversary get under way
Dressed in a bright pink coat, a matching hat with a floral trim and sporting a slick of pink lipstick, the Queen beamed as she got out of her car at the delivery office to be warmly welcomed by dozens of well-wishers who created a party atmosphere by enthusiastically waving Union Flags and bunting.
Windsor delivery office manager Andy Roeton said: 'There's a lot of excitement here - we're celebrating 500 years of the postal service, it's the eve of the Queen's birthday and this month I celebrate 25 years with Royal Mail.'
He said of the royal visit: 'I think for the staff it's recognition of the great work they do and the majority of them live in the local area - and this is one of the best things that's ever happened to me.'
The Queen takes a tour of the delivery office, where she was shown a display of stamps, and met members of staff
The display featured members of the Queen's family, as depicted on the stamps, including one honouring a young Prince Charles, and another commemorating the Queen Mother's 80th birthday
During her trip to the delivery office, the Queen was shown the operation of the caller's office and watched a demonstration of mail sorting
The Queen met postmen and women who work out of her local delivery office and carry out their rounds near Windsor Castle
She laughed as she shared a joke with some of the postmen about the shorts they were wearing during her visit
The Queen also unveiled a plaque commemorating today's visit, which marked 500 years of the postal service
During her trip to the delivery office, the Queen was shown the operation of the caller's office and watched a demonstration of mail sorting, before she was treated to a performance by the Royal Mail choir, made up of front-line staff from Bristol, who featured in the BBC series The Choir: Sing While You Work.
500 years ago in 1516, Henry VIII knighted Brian Tuke, the first Master of the Posts - a move that was the catalyst for the creation of the Royal Mail we know today.
Jan Warbuton, whose delivery round is the closest to the Windsor Castle, said of her route: 'It’s the best duty in the office, if I say so. It’s very, very busy, especially at the weekends and or when the kids are off - it can be chaos but I love it.
'Tourists are always stopping me and asking if they can get a picture with my trolley.'
The Queen chats to local school children as she arrives to unveil a plaque at the Alexandra Gardens Bandstand in Windsor
The monarch, who celebrates her birthday tomorrow, grinned as she met the local schoolchildren who had come to see her
The Queen looked pleased to meet this young member of the public as she carried out engagements in Windsor today
The Queen was wearing a summery floral dress under her pink coat during today's visit to Windsor, and paired the outfit with one of her trusty handbags as she was presented with a bouquet of flowers by this little boy
The Queen's visit coincided with the unveiling of a series of 10 Royal Mail postage stamps marking the monarch's birthday - with Prince George featuring on a stamp for the first time.
The image of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's two-year-old son was captured by photographer Ranald Mackechnie as part of a specially commissioned wider portrait featuring four generations of the House of Windsor - the Queen and three future monarchs - the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and George.
The Queen turns 90 on Thursday - one of many milestones in her record breaking reign. She is already Britain's longest reigning monarch, but on her birthday on April 21, she becomes the country's first nonagenarian sovereign.
A little girl gives her finest curtsy as she comes face to face with the Queen, after handing the monarch a bouquet of flowers
Scores of well-wishers had turned out in force to see the Queen, eagerly waving Union Flags as they welcomed her to Alexandra Gardens
The Queen turns 90 on Thursday - one of many milestones in her record breaking reign. She is already Britain's longest reigning monarch, but on her birthday on April 21, she becomes the country's first nonagenarian sovereign
The Queen was treated to a performance by local school children as she prepared to open the bandstand at Alexandra Gardens
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh applaud the school children who performed for the royal couple during their visit to the bandstand
In her second engagement, the Queen opened a new bandstand in Alexandra Gardens, close to Windsor Castle, meeting school children who were involved in its decoration and watching them perform a musical routine.
The bandstand was designed in recognition of the long-standing links between the Queen, the Armed Forces and Windsor, and to mark her record as the nation's longest reigning monarch. It features six commemorative plaques focusing on the role of the Armed Forces.
On her actual birthday on Thursday, the Queen will step out of her Windsor Castle home, where she has been staying during Easter Court, and go on a walkabout in the town centre, meeting the crowds who will gather to catch a glimpse of her on her big day.
The head of state - with Philip, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at her side - will later light the first in a chain of more than 1,000 beacons across Britain and the world.
Heir to the throne Charles will stage a lavish private family dinner for the royal matriarch in the evening in the castle - with the event said to be being overseen by his trusted former valet Michael Fawcett.
In June, thousands of well-wishers will gather for celebrations planned to mark the Queen's official birthday.
A series of events will be staged, from a St Paul's Cathedral service of thanksgiving to the traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony, and a sit-down celebration for 10,000 people on The Mall called the Patron's Lunch.
The Queen's visit coincided with the unveiling of a series Royal Mail postage stamps marking the monarch's birthday, with portraits of four generations of the House of Windsor - the Queen and three future monarchs - the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince George taken from this specially commissioned wider image
In total there are 10 stamps which will be released to coincide with the monarch's birthday, including a photograph of the Queen as a child with her father (top left), her husband (bottom, centre) and her two eldest children, Princess Anne and Prince Charles (top right)
The photograph of the present and future monarchs was taken by Ranald Mackechnie, and this is the first time Prince George has featured on a stamp
Windsor delivery office manager Andy Roeton said: 'There's a lot of excitement here - we're celebrating 500 years of the postal service, it's the eve of the Queen's birthday and this month I celebrate 25 years with Royal Mail.'
He said of the royal visit: 'I think for the staff it's recognition of the great work they do and the majority of them live in the local area - and this is one of the best things that's ever happened to me.'
The Queen takes a tour of the delivery office, where she was shown a display of stamps, and met members of staff
The display featured members of the Queen's family, as depicted on the stamps, including one honouring a young Prince Charles, and another commemorating the Queen Mother's 80th birthday
During her trip to the delivery office, the Queen was shown the operation of the caller's office and watched a demonstration of mail sorting
The Queen met postmen and women who work out of her local delivery office and carry out their rounds near Windsor Castle
She laughed as she shared a joke with some of the postmen about the shorts they were wearing during her visit
The Queen also unveiled a plaque commemorating today's visit, which marked 500 years of the postal service
During her trip to the delivery office, the Queen was shown the operation of the caller's office and watched a demonstration of mail sorting, before she was treated to a performance by the Royal Mail choir, made up of front-line staff from Bristol, who featured in the BBC series The Choir: Sing While You Work.
500 years ago in 1516, Henry VIII knighted Brian Tuke, the first Master of the Posts - a move that was the catalyst for the creation of the Royal Mail we know today.
Jan Warbuton, whose delivery round is the closest to the Windsor Castle, said of her route: 'It’s the best duty in the office, if I say so. It’s very, very busy, especially at the weekends and or when the kids are off - it can be chaos but I love it.
'Tourists are always stopping me and asking if they can get a picture with my trolley.'
The Queen chats to local school children as she arrives to unveil a plaque at the Alexandra Gardens Bandstand in Windsor
The monarch, who celebrates her birthday tomorrow, grinned as she met the local schoolchildren who had come to see her
The Queen looked pleased to meet this young member of the public as she carried out engagements in Windsor today
The Queen was wearing a summery floral dress under her pink coat during today's visit to Windsor, and paired the outfit with one of her trusty handbags as she was presented with a bouquet of flowers by this little boy
The Queen's visit coincided with the unveiling of a series of 10 Royal Mail postage stamps marking the monarch's birthday - with Prince George featuring on a stamp for the first time.
The image of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's two-year-old son was captured by photographer Ranald Mackechnie as part of a specially commissioned wider portrait featuring four generations of the House of Windsor - the Queen and three future monarchs - the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and George.
The Queen turns 90 on Thursday - one of many milestones in her record breaking reign. She is already Britain's longest reigning monarch, but on her birthday on April 21, she becomes the country's first nonagenarian sovereign.
A little girl gives her finest curtsy as she comes face to face with the Queen, after handing the monarch a bouquet of flowers
Scores of well-wishers had turned out in force to see the Queen, eagerly waving Union Flags as they welcomed her to Alexandra Gardens
The Queen turns 90 on Thursday - one of many milestones in her record breaking reign. She is already Britain's longest reigning monarch, but on her birthday on April 21, she becomes the country's first nonagenarian sovereign
The Queen was treated to a performance by local school children as she prepared to open the bandstand at Alexandra Gardens
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh applaud the school children who performed for the royal couple during their visit to the bandstand
In her second engagement, the Queen opened a new bandstand in Alexandra Gardens, close to Windsor Castle, meeting school children who were involved in its decoration and watching them perform a musical routine.
The bandstand was designed in recognition of the long-standing links between the Queen, the Armed Forces and Windsor, and to mark her record as the nation's longest reigning monarch. It features six commemorative plaques focusing on the role of the Armed Forces.
On her actual birthday on Thursday, the Queen will step out of her Windsor Castle home, where she has been staying during Easter Court, and go on a walkabout in the town centre, meeting the crowds who will gather to catch a glimpse of her on her big day.
The head of state - with Philip, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at her side - will later light the first in a chain of more than 1,000 beacons across Britain and the world.
Heir to the throne Charles will stage a lavish private family dinner for the royal matriarch in the evening in the castle - with the event said to be being overseen by his trusted former valet Michael Fawcett.
In June, thousands of well-wishers will gather for celebrations planned to mark the Queen's official birthday.
A series of events will be staged, from a St Paul's Cathedral service of thanksgiving to the traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony, and a sit-down celebration for 10,000 people on The Mall called the Patron's Lunch.
The Queen's visit coincided with the unveiling of a series Royal Mail postage stamps marking the monarch's birthday, with portraits of four generations of the House of Windsor - the Queen and three future monarchs - the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince George taken from this specially commissioned wider image
In total there are 10 stamps which will be released to coincide with the monarch's birthday, including a photograph of the Queen as a child with her father (top left), her husband (bottom, centre) and her two eldest children, Princess Anne and Prince Charles (top right)
The photograph of the present and future monarchs was taken by Ranald Mackechnie, and this is the first time Prince George has featured on a stamp
12FT STATUES OF THE QUEEN AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH STAND PROUDLY IN WINDSOR GARDEN
Two giant terracotta tributes to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are perhaps some of the more unusual creations devoted to the royal couple.
The 12ft heads of the monarch, who turns 90 on Thursday, and Philip have pride of place outside Ben Bennett's home on the outskirts of Windsor.
Complete with plastic grass hair, the statues, which sit next to a red telephone box, were discovered by Mr Bennett in a house clearance in Chelsea several years ago and he decided to give them pride of place on the lawn in front of his house in Oakley Green - a short drive from the Queen's Windsor Castle residence.
The Queen may have even paid a visit to see the large earthenware statues, Mr Bennett believes.
'When I first had them, I was in the front room looking out of the window and I saw five or six Range Rovers pull up. I'm sure she came to have a look,' he said.
These two giant terracotta tributes to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have pride of place outside the Windsor home of Ben Bennett, 83 (pictured)
The 83-year-old said: 'We've been flooded with visitors coming to see them. When children have their picture taken with them, the funny thing is the children always stand to attention. They've given joy to hundreds and hundreds of people.'
Two giant terracotta tributes to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are perhaps some of the more unusual creations devoted to the royal couple.
The 12ft heads of the monarch, who turns 90 on Thursday, and Philip have pride of place outside Ben Bennett's home on the outskirts of Windsor.
Complete with plastic grass hair, the statues, which sit next to a red telephone box, were discovered by Mr Bennett in a house clearance in Chelsea several years ago and he decided to give them pride of place on the lawn in front of his house in Oakley Green - a short drive from the Queen's Windsor Castle residence.
The Queen may have even paid a visit to see the large earthenware statues, Mr Bennett believes.
'When I first had them, I was in the front room looking out of the window and I saw five or six Range Rovers pull up. I'm sure she came to have a look,' he said.
These two giant terracotta tributes to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have pride of place outside the Windsor home of Ben Bennett, 83 (pictured)
The 83-year-old said: 'We've been flooded with visitors coming to see them. When children have their picture taken with them, the funny thing is the children always stand to attention. They've given joy to hundreds and hundreds of people.'
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