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Queen Elizabeth celebrates 90th birthday with Windsor gala

William, Kate, Harry and the royal family all gathered to celebrate with the Queen with a magical birthday extravaganza
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Queen Elizabeth officially celebrated her milestone 90th birthday on April 21, but last night, the royal family got to celebrate all over again with a special two-hour extravaganza at Windsor Castle.

The birthday gala, which featured more than 900 hoses and 1500 performers, was screened live on UK television and included appearances from Dame Helen Mirren, Dame Shirley Bassey, Kylie Minogue and Gary Barlow, among others.

The Queen was joined by Prince Charles, her grandsons Prince Harry and Prince William, Duchess Catherine, Duchess Camilla, Prince Edward and Princess Anne and Princess Beatrice at the celebrations.

Both William and Harry were dressed smartly in the official Windsor uniform of dark jackets, red collars and cuffs for the occasion. Meanwhile, the fashionable Duchess of Cambridge paired a Dolce & Gabbana lace dress with a bright red Zara blazer, finishing off her glamorous look with diamond earrings. The Queen herself looked as elegant as ever in a sea-green dress and jacket from Angela Kelly.

See more photos from the gala here

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall greet the Queen as she arrives at the final night of her birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle. Photo: Getty

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Queen Elizabeth II arrives at her 90th birthday celebration

Prince Charles greets Dame Shirley Bassey. Photo: Getty

The Queen greets guests at the final night of her birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle. Photo: Getty

The Queen, Prince Philip, Duchess Catherine and other royals look on as performers put on displays for the Queen’s birthday. Photo: Getty

Prince William and Prince Harry – dressed in the official Windsor uniform for the night – look on at the performers. Photo: Getty

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Duchess Catherine view the celebrations for the Queen’s birthday.

The Duchess wore a lace Dolce & Gabbana dress for the occasion, paired with a bright red Zara jacket.

Dame Shirley Bassey is escorted through the venue by host Declan Donnelly.

Kylie Minogue also performed at the gala.

Dame Helen Mirren narrated part of the festivities, which included a look back at the Queen’s early teenage years.

The Queen was outfitted in an elegant Angela Kelly ensemble for her special night. Photo: Getty

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