The Queen of England Elizabeth II celebrates her 95th birthday on Wednesday, in the privacy of Windsor Castle, four days after having buried her husband Prince Philip.

After almost 70 years of reign, the sovereign seems to arouse ever more admiration among her subjects, and not only the monarchists. 

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An anniversary which coincides with a painful period for the Queen of England. A few days after saying goodbye to her husband Prince Philip, Elizabeth II turns 95 on Wednesday. She will spend this day in private, at Windsor Castle, surrounded by a few relatives. The monarch is still in mourning, so the traditional cannon firing that usually marks this date will not take place, which will not prevent the country from having a thought for its queen. Her loss after 73 years of marriage touched the British a lot.

Very attached to the royal family, Carrie was overwhelmed to see the Queen alone and hunched over at Prince Philip's funeral.

But this image of fragility in no way weakens his admiration for the sovereign.

"95 years old! Reaching this age is already an achievement, but in addition, it is a monarch who has lived and done so many things", greets this Londoner near Europe 1. "Some people believe that she has an extremely privileged life. But in fact, she gave her existence to the monarchy, she has always been there, since I was born. She is a rock. She is very solid. She is an extraordinary woman " , she assures.

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A model of respectability

William does not define himself as a fan of the royal family, but he is very proud of the queen as head of state.

"Her reluctance to show ego, the way she has kept confidentiality around her life, in a world where we constantly talk about ourselves, it inspires something pleasantly constant and respectable", notes- he does.

"Will the ruler who follows follow suit? I don't know, but I think the love affair between her and the rest of the world will be difficult to replace."

In 2022, the British will celebrate a big birthday alongside the Queen, that of her 70 years on the throne.

A platinum jubilee for the one who is now the oldest incumbent in the world.