This post has been updated for 2017, and will continue to be updated forever and ever.
Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II turns 91 this week. 91! That's 17.3 in corgi years, in case you were wondering. And while we can't relate to the Queen on many levels (pill box hats, being the longest-reigning British monarch, etc), we can very much agree on at least two things: Corgis are the answer to everlasting happiness, and cake is awesome.
If you've ever googled GIFs of corgis when you're feeling low, might we recommend looking for images of "the-queen-and-cake"? Her face lights aglow like a kid who's just found out she has an unlimited supply of corgis, funky hats, and a tenured position atop the throne. Pure, unadulterated, divinely-appointed joy! See for yourself:
"Who is this man in the feathered hat and why is he looking at my cake?! This is a rather large knife."
"My goody gumdrops, are those stickers edible? I already ate one when you weren't looking."
"Quaint."
"Shut up, Philip, I know you want a palm tree slice."
"Weeeeeeeee!"
"Now, can you squish them all together and hand me a knife? I prefer big cakes."
"Good God, Kate, don't just stand there. Do something!"
"What on Earth is he pointing at? Everyone knows the flower slice is mine, by law."
"This cake is for you fine gentlemen, but we should probably dig into it before it gets stale."
"Enjoy this moment, dear Philip, because the cake will be mine later. All mine."
"Oh how I'd kill to slice a cake with one of those."
"Oh darling I've taught you well."
"This is a wobbly one!"
