RESIDENTS are being invited to have lunch with the Queen to celebrate her 80th birthday.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will host a reception at Buckingham Palace for those who will also be 80 on April 21 next year.

Invitations will be distributed between Lord-Lieutenants' offices around the UK.

Write to Queen's 80th Birthday Luncheon, Lieutenancy Office, Westminister City Hall, PO Box 240, Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP, by January 16, including your birth certificate.