Queen Elizabeth II pens note to Prince Edward on his birthday

Queen Elizabeth II marked her son Prince Edward’s 58th birthday with a sweet note on Twitter.

The Royal Family Twitter, which represents the sovereign and all the working royals who don’t have personal accounts, publicly shared a message that was dedicated to the Earl of Wessex.

It read: "Wishing The Earl of Wessex a very Happy Birthday!"

The tweet included a picture of Edward and a birthday cake emoji.

Royal fans too join in to wish the Duke and share their own tributes for.

One Twitter wrote: "Wishing Prince Edward a very Happy Birthday and all the best".

Another shared a picture of Edward with his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, adding: "Happy Birthday to The Earl of Wessex".

A third user tweeted: "Happy Birthday to Prince Edward!!!

"The Earl and Sophie, Countess of Wessex do Queen and Country proud. Thanks for their stellar work!"