More than 250 businesses excelling in innovation, sustainable development and global trade were honoured.
Her Majesty looked relaxed in yellow as she met with guests and received a birthday gift from Sturgeon
Monarch had separate meetings with First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
Queen Elizabeth II loves to treat herself to dark chocolate and wine.
Thousands of people turned out to watch events celebrating the Queen's official 90th birthday.
The royal family attended St Paul's Cathedral for a service celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday.
Duke of Edinburgh has stepped down from royal duties in his 96th year.
On 10 June 2016, Prince Philip turned 95, making him both the longest-serving spouse of a reigning British monarch and the oldest male British royal of all time.
Duchess of Cornwall mirrored Elizabeth II in identical-coloured outfits.
Royal biographer Gyles Brandreth recalled an old conversation with Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip cancelled appearance at Battle of Jutland earlier this week due to ill health.
The 94-year-old Duke of Edinburgh will miss commemorations in Orkney to mark 100 years since Battle of Jutland.
MP for Bolsover wants BBC protected after Newsbeat, BBC Food, and News Magazine axed in White Paper.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were opening the Land of the Lions exhibit.
Prime minister is also reportedly hoping to push back cuts to public money given to opposition parties.
Eddie Redmayne voted best dressed Briton for second year in a row.
High-profile protest staged for fathers' rights in divorce and separation proceedings.
PM says awards 'not appropriate' in modern Australia.
Sadly, bullying is a fact of life and the best way to deal with it is to tackle head on – preferably with humour.
Sources says the Queen will make Aberdeenshire home her second official residence after Duke's death.
Piece of cake is sold almost 68 years after Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were married.
Celebrations on 12 June 2016 will be followed by the traditional Trooping the Colour.