Any grandmother, parent, or adult knows what I'm talking about: there is nothing more gratifying than getting a call from a loved one on one's birthday (except maybe, just maybe, a present like this (opens in new tab), but I digress). If it's a grandchild, a video call is the cherry on top of an already full sundae.

While we can't see Her Majesty's reaction, we can be sure she has a big smile on her face right now. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as well as Archie called to wish the Queen a happy 94th birthday! The family has been living in Los Angeles (opens in new tab) since stepping down from their senior royal posts more than a month ago. Royal correspondent Victoria Murphy shared news of the digital birthday moment on Twitter. (opens in new tab)

Today, for the first time in Queen Elizabeth's 68-year reign, there will be no gun salute. Government buildings will not be required to display the Union Jack, and Queen Elizabeth will spend her special day in private at Windsor Castle. Maybe we'll have cupcakes, for which the Royal Pastry Chef has just published the recipe (opens in new tab), and that's what I'm doing for the celebration" (The sweet treats can decorate the hat the Queen will wear. Cute!)

The Queen's celebrations may look a little different than usual, but let me note here that the Queen celebrates her birthday twice a year. (Open in new tab) The Queen has a real birthday and an official birthday. The Queen was born on April 21, 1926, but her official birthday is in June and is celebrated in a celebration known as "Trooping the Colors."

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