Online ShopLandmark birthdays – and what they mean
Birthdays are a must for celebrating. Don't let any of these marvellous milestones pass you by without having some fun
80th birthday
'Youth has no age,' said Pablo Picasso, and he should have known. The artist produced 140 canvases in his late 80s and carried on painting right until the end of his 91 years. Why not splash out on an art course for an octogenarian?
90th birthday
Reaching 90 is a major achievement. The average life expectancy in the UK is 75 (men) and 80 (women). The Japanese live the longest - 84.9 (women) and 78.1 (men).
Ninety years of memories means an enormous collection of photographs. Some elegant photo frames could be just the thing. Or how about compiling a family tree?
100th birthday
Congratulations! Jeanne Louise Calment, who lived until the age of 122, took up fencing at 85 and rode a bike until she was 100. What was her secret of her longevity? 'I took pleasure when I could. I acted clearly and morally and without regret. I'm very lucky.'
And don't miss out on the message from the Queen! To receive yours, you need to complete a form and send it no sooner than three weeks prior to the anniversary date to: The Anniversaries Office, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA. You can download the form from the Internet at www.royal.gov.uk.
