Elizabeth II at 95: The queen's visit to Ireland with Prince Philip was her 'best ever state visit'

We also look at why the queen has two birthdays: one today and another official celebration in June

Queen Elizabeth II and the late Prince Philip in Cork's English Market.

Today marks the 95th birthday of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

In the past, milestone birthdays such as this were celebrated publicly in Britain, but this year festivities have been curtailed in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the recent death of the queen’s husband, Prince Philip.