Prince William's girlfriend to sip birthday tea with Queen

London, January 9 (ANI): Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton will celebrate her 28th birthday over a tea with Queen Elizabeth II.

Kate is expected to join her royal boyfriend on a trip to Sandringham to see the Monarch as she turns 28 on January 9.

The on and off couple, who have been together for seven years, will reportedly spend part of the weekend at the Royal Family's Norfolk estate, reports the Daily Express.

The lovers have been dogged with reports of engagement as William continues his Royal Air Force training.

But sources close to the Queen claim she would not allow an engagement to be made public so close to the General Election, the paper said. (ANI)