North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un, 96-year-old Queen of England 2. He congratulated Elizabeth on the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
According to the Straits Times website, a statement from North Korea’s Foreign Ministry said, “On the occasion of your country’s National Day, Her Majesty’s official birthday, I congratulate you and your people.”
The message is said to be “the first public message Kim Jong-un has ever sent to the Queen.”
British officials said such a message had been sent before, while a database search revealed that it was the first time the message had appeared in the North Korean press.
Queen 2. The ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth’s accession to the throne began yesterday with the celebration of her birthday.
While the 96-year-old Queen did not attend the parade, other members of the royal family greeted the public from the vehicles carrying them.
