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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
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NYmphTonks says:
Wow, what a party to be invited to! Have fun JK! Happy 80th Birthday to the Queen! Sounds like it would be fun for the kiddies to attend with all those characters!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2855
HarriPotter says:
HAHA You guys are so funny...Lv has not been invited.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 809
phoenix feather7 says:
it will be soooo fun for all you u.k people!!!!
good luck to all who are applying for tickets!!!!
WOW 2nd post!!!!!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:31 PM EST
I'm Daniel's Everything
Points: 4009
KissMeInTheRain says:
My lord she's 80 years old?? Wow...I wish I could apply for those tickets.....*sigh* maybe in a few years....
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
That's nice, celebrating the Queen's birthday with lots of children, and with JK Rowling too! That's totally exciting. I bet they're going to have so much fun in there. Can't wait to see some pictures from the event!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
crazywitch says:
Jo is really into doing stuff for children and making them happy, i bet they'll all be really pleased to be meeting all those people/characters.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1554
salutatem dicit says:
Wauw that's one party to be invited to!!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1812
Scilia Snape says:
How fantastic. I would love an opportunity to see Buckingham Palace, much less celebrate the Queen's Birthday.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:39 PM EST
Vader's Veela
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seekerfan says:
I like the fact that it is children who are invited to celebrate with the queen. Nice. Nice that they are also promoting children's literature at the same time.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2857
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
Poor Queen, sounds like it'll be awfully hard work for her for a birthday party! Still, at least it's only her official birthday, the real one should be better. I'm surprised she's almost 80, she's doing well.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:44 PM EST
Yoda's love child
Points: 3562
Dementywhatsit says:
Wow! Since the other characters (Winnie,Mowgli and Paddington)will be there in the flesh(so to speak), wouldn't it be cool for the kids if Daniel Radcliffe accompanied JKR dressed as Harry !?
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
This is great for JKR. What an honor to be picked.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:47 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 40
mini_me says:
Queens birthday. WOW!!!!! Amazing!!!! I wish I could meet the queen and be invitied to her birthday. Way to go J.K. Rowling. WOW!!! hehe
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:54 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
Wow JK is very big name now!!!!!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:57 PM EST
Points: 1450
Gopotter2004 says:
I'm trying to imagine what I would do to get into this party. Anything. Really. If anyone wants a 19 year old really-happy-while-also-being-highly-qualified fun American babysitter for the event, well, I'm available!!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 2:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 413
Josephine L. Granger 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 1, 2006 at 2:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2233
Lilaclumos says:
That is so cool! Normally I don't think much of the Queen but inviting three thousand 4 - 14 year old kids to your birthday party? That is a brave thing to do!! And it's great that JK is invited, and LV going - ha ha, she never fails to amuse.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 3:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 211
Regulus_Alphard says:
Thats the coolest thing I've heard anyone saY!! She says Harry and I as tough they were in family or lovers,and she "explains" for the childrens that Voldermort is not invited. AWESOME!!! GO, JK!!!!!;);)
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 3:14 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
SirenaAzul says:
O I wish I could go. I would love to have a party with Queen Elizabeth. Just think have a grand old time with the queen and JK wow it just cant get better then that, if you what I mean. Well I hope the kids that win the tickets have lots and lots of fun. And Happy Bday to Queen Elizabeth.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 3:14 PM EST
Student
Points: 211
Regulus_Alphard says:
I'd really like to be there too!!! Even tough I live in Norway I shoyuld have been there!! Its only happening once in a lifetime that one turns 80!!
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 3:15 PM EST
Parselmouth
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Thestral Eyes says:
bah i dont like the Queen at all, but i have to admit that is a nice thing to do for her birthday, lucky kids who get those tickets! wish i were 4/5 eyars younger now! *laughs* shame volds wasnt invited though, bet hes upset :p
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 3:18 PM EST
Lupin's Furry Girlfriend
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theslugclub says:
How cool is that!! I would soooo love to attend, but I don't live in the UK!!
Lord Voldemort will not be attending... hahahaha
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 3:19 PM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
Its brilliant JK rowling gets to meet the queen and show off that she has more money than her. hehe.
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 3:20 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
Cornelia Welsh Green says:
That is so awsome. I also love how sometimes in interviews she will act like Harry is a real person that was cool. "Harry and I" :)
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 3:20 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
"...with a party for children at the Palace"
She's glad that children would be there. She's so sweet. I wish that I could go...
:(
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 3:20 PM EST
Student
Points: 211
Regulus_Alphard says:
BUt anyway, how long am I supposed to be muggle?? Am I going to be upgraded at 100? If so, I'll be upgraded after writing this one;) Anyway, Is the party for any childs who wants or is there only for chosen?? And does anyone know if there's an age line?? Anyway, happy birthday, queen of England! ANd to you Maud Angelica, unhaired granddaughter of the King ( in Norway);) And also to my friend called Karoline Bergem back here in Norway;) Happy birthday to everyone else too!!;)
Posted Feb 1, 2006 at 3:21 PM EST
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