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FEBRUARY 1, 2006 at 2:22 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: BBC
Harry Potter author JK Rowling and children characters Paddington Bear, Mowgli from the Jungle Book and Winnie the Pooh will help Queen Elizabeth celebrate
her 80th birthday in June. The party celebrations will include three thousand children as guests and take place on Sunday, June 25th at Buckingham Palace.
Jo had to this to say about the invitation:
I can think of no better way to mark the Queen's 80th birthday than with a party for children at the Palace with some of the best loved characters from children's literature. Harry and I are very much looking forward to attending, particularly as we understand that, despite his alleged membership of the aristocracy, Lord Voldemort has not been invited.
Children between four and 14 in the UK can apply for tickets online at CBBC Newsround and those who win will get three tickets each so they can take a friend or sibling and an adult.
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Professor
Points: 1049
thirsty4hp7 says:
Wow what a party to attend that is the coolest thing Happy80th birthday have fun jk.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
Brittany** says:
Wow....J.K Rowling has been busy lately with her fundrasers and stuff it is amazing...
Brittany**
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 7:45 PM EST
Boredom's G-Unit
Points: 6616
Hermy's Homeboy says:
Thats cool....wouldn't it be soo cool to be there too? Seriously...J.K. has defintely made it big...definetely. She got to meet the Queen!!!!!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 7:56 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
That must be such an honor, being invited to the Queens birthday party. I wish I was 14 and could go the party.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 8:08 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
That would be an interesting party. Wonder why the queen is celebrating her 80th birthday with kids rather than her own family. Not that that is bad or anything, just curious. I guess if this will make her happy, then good for the queen.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 8:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Oh wow! That's amazing that she got invited to something so special! I know she'll make the queen's birthday memorable. Long live the queen!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 10:27 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Teacher Herms says:
You go girl (JK)!!!! HEHE! Have fun!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 10:41 PM EST
Son of Harry & Ginny
Points: 8984
James Sirius Potter says:
Cool. Have fun JK and Happy birthday Madam Queen.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 10:44 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 313
xKreacherx says:
That's so cute. It's too bad I'm not a kid living in the UK. Because it would be fun to go to a birthday party with Harry and JKR.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 10:51 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
That's very nice of JK.. she's so awesome. Anyways the Queen is turning 80!! I hope she has a great time at her party.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 11:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
half*blood*princess says:
I wish i could win that, it would be such a fantastic opportunity!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 2:05 AM EST
Squib
Points: 167
Great Grandma Weasley says:
Oh, what an honor! Have fun!!! How lucky are those children to attend such an extraordinary event?
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 2:33 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
Thats awesome that the Queen would do that instead of having some formal affair. Good to know there are those of high power who value a good book more than their crown jewels.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 3:35 AM EST
Muggle Executioner
Points: 5173
ThunderofHisSky says:
I wish I can go!!!!!Although the mascots will be so corny looking.Back to the subject,why the children????Shouldn't it be people from the goverment?
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 3:43 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
sneha_luvs_ron says:
Jo is really humerous!! LV not invited!! very funny
LOVE U RON
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:40 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Such a fun time at the Queen's.
All those characters come to life. Entertaining people of all ages. Makes me feel young again (I am not even there, but I understand the fun)
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 12:24 PM EST
Squib
Points: 111
mysstyff says:
What a great group of people, I would have given anything to be a fly on that wall!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 12:30 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 513
Prof. Abbas Dumbledore says:
Happi Birthday queeny....
Now jk rowling you have to give the queen a nice b'day present...how about the title of your next book???
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 3:48 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
I have entered that competition to get in to the party and i hope i get in.....altough probably everybody will be trying to get to see Jo!!!
And of course Lord Voldemort isnt invited!!!! [laugh]
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 4:52 PM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
I would love to go! It would be so fun! But I'd end up getting all tongue tied.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Cool, my daughter can apply for tickets & I can go with her if she gets them.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 868
Bianca_Delacour says:
Happy birthday to the Queen!! Is June 25th her real date of birth!! because it's mine!!! Hihi!! the only different is that i'm a bit younger!!!!
au revoir!
Byanka
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 6:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 296
NiceGirlsDontKissLikeThis says:
Best wishes to Jo and also to the Queen on her birtday...It sounds like the festivities will be a sight to see, for sure...
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 6:42 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
hermione_granger12 says:
That must be soooo Exciteing! Havinf all the Characters and Jo of corse!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 6:59 PM EST
Squib
Points: 110
hp.gurl says:
wow! That's cool! wish i could get a ticket...Too bad i live in Australia...
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 8:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 985
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
WOW I envy the Queen so much!!!!.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 9:06 PM EST
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