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[Video: From Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies, 2004. It's been said that "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" was written by George Harrison, recorded by Eric Clapton and perfected by Prince.]

We knew that the Queen might outlive the Prince. But we didn't mean this Prince.

"Chanhassen, Minn. • Pop superstar Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential musicians of his era with hits including 'Little Red Corvette,' 'Let's Go Crazy' and 'When Doves Cry,' was found dead at his home on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist. He was 57. ..."

How Britain is celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday — Karla Adam | The Washington Post | sltrib.com

"Windsor, England - What do you get a queen for her 90th birthday?

"The thick crowds that lined the streets in Windsor, where Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her birthday, plumped for gifts including flowers (lots of carnations, reportedly the monarch's favorite), cakes (one in the shape of a corgi), cards (many homemade) and a giant stuffed bulldog.

"Windsor, an endearing city about 20 miles west of London, is the focal point for the queen's many birthday celebrations taking place across the country.

"Wearing a bright lime green coat dress and hat — she likes to be spotted in a crowd — the queen mingled with thousands of well-wishers during a 30-minute walkabout. ..."

Apparently, they both favored bright colors.