Today’s birthdays

The King of the Netherlands is 49.

Mr Igor Oistrakh, violinist, violist and conductor, 85; Lord Imbert, Lord-Lieutenant for Greater London, 1998-2008, 83; Sir John Robb, Chairman, British Energy, 1995-2001, 80; the Rt Rev Lord Eames, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, 1986-2006, 79; the Duke of Devonshire, Chairman, Ascot Racecourse, 1998-2008; Her Majesty’s Representative, Ascot Racecourse, 1998-2011, 72; Mr Michael Fish, meteorologist, 72; Gen Sir Jack Deverell, C-in-C, Allied Forces North, 2001-04, 71; Sir Nicholas Serota, Director of the Tate Gallery, 70; and Miss Darcey Bussell, Principal Ballerina, Royal Ballet, 1989-2006, 47.