Caption: A portrait of the Queen is to be unveiled marking her sixty years as patron of the British Red Cross

A NEW portrait to mark the Queen's sixty years as patron of the British Red Cross
The artwork painted by Henry Ward depicts the head of state wearing her flowing garter robes
The Queen is the longest-serving patron of the charity, which supports people in crisis in the UK and overseas.
During the past sixty years, she has supported the organisation by visiting projects and offices and attending and hosting events, such as a Buckingham Palace garden
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This tin of beautifully hand-iced biscuits celebrates Her Majesty the Queen's 60th glorious year on the throne. Perfect for toasting and feasting, this royal assortment includes corgis and crowns, guardsmen and pages, gilded coaches, queen's racing colours, a sumptuous cake and a majestic Buckingham Palace. Here's to 60 more, Ma'am!