The Queen's Birthday

Today is Queen Elizabeth II's birthday so we are flying the flag.

Her Majesty is 88 and a new portrait has been taken to mark the occasion.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/queen-elizabeth-II/10776952/David-Bailey-unveils-new-portrait-of-The-Queen.html

The Lady Banks Rose (Rosa banksiae lutea) is in full bloom above the porch.