Today’s birthdays

The King of the Netherlands is 51.

Mr Igor Oistrakh, violinist, violist and conductor, 87; Sir John

Robb, Chairman, British Energy, 1995-2001, 82; the Rt Rev Lord

Eames, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, 1986-2006, 81; the Duke of Devonshire,

Chairman, Ascot Racecourse, 1998-2008; Her Majesty’s Representative, Ascot Racecourse, 1998-2011, 74; Mr Michael Fish, meteorologist, 74; Gen Sir Jack

Deverell, C-in-c, Allied Forces North, 2001-04, 73; Sir Nicholas

Serota, Chairman, Arts Council England; Director of the Tate Gallery, 1988-2016, 72; Ms Bridget

Kendall, Master, Peterhouse, Cambridge, 62; and Dame Darcey

Bussell, Principal Ballerina, Royal Ballet, 1989-2006, 49.