Hilary Clinton has sent birthday greetings from the US State Department to the Queen for today the 5th. Unfortunately her official birthday isn't until the 12th. The US spokesman said "Better a week early than a week late."
Buckingham Palace said no offence had been taken, and that it had been a "genuine mistake".
The greetings said On this celebratory occasion, we pay tribute to the Queen's life and legacy and honour the special relationship between our two nations.
Buckingham Palace said no offence had been taken, and that it had been a "genuine mistake".
The greetings said On this celebratory occasion, we pay tribute to the Queen's life and legacy and honour the special relationship between our two nations.
It noted how, "the young Princess Elizabeth helped rally her nation in the darkest days of that war, and she has remained a beacon of integrity and resolve ever since".
It said: "The United States has always been grateful for her friendship and example. Once again, I wish Queen Elizabeth II a very happy birthday and peace and prosperity for the people of the United Kingdom in the year to come."
The Queen's real birthday is on 21 April. The official birthday date is decided by the government and finishes with the annual Trooping the Colour parade.