RESIDENTS of Worcester are being invited to take part in a video project to celebrate the Queen's official 90th birthday in June.

Worcestershire County Council is calling for people to submit 90-second videos of themselves explaining what the Queen means to them.

The project, titled 90 years in 90 seconds, will see every video archived by the Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service with help from Media Archive Central England (MACE).

It is intended the archive will create a snapshot of social history for future generations.

Lt Col Patrick Holcroft, Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, said: "We would like to get a range of views about Her Majesty The Queen and what she means to the people of Worcestershire.

"There are probably many people who would like to share their memories and thoughts of what The Queen means to them and I very much hope that they will get in touch."

James Patterson, director of MACE, said: "We are delighted to be involved in this great project which will provide a fascinating snapshot of people’s views of The Queen and the monarchy in 2016.

"It will be an important addition to the resources that future generations will have to understand the world we live in today."

Videos can be taken on any device and can be in any style.

The only requirements are that the video: should be as close to 90 seconds long as possible; the beginning of the video includes the name of the person in the video and where they live; is sent with a completed and signed consent form to 90SecondVideo@worcestershire.gov.uk no later than Sunday, June 12.

Suggestions given by the County Council, include recalling royal visits, asking your children what they think of the royal family, digging out your royal memorabilia and simply sharing your memories of the Queen.

Help will be on hand at Malvern Library between 10am and 12pm today (Wednesday) for anyone who wants to take part but is unable to record their own video.

The 90 years in 90 seconds project has been sponsored by Worcestershire Medal Service Ltd, a local business that holds a royal warrant to supply to the Royal Family.

Phil McDermott, managing director of the Bromsgrove-based business, said: "Today we are investigating history more and more and future generations will no doubt be reviewing the reign of HM The Queen and the archives created.

"This will be an important record of what the people of Worcestershire were doing and thinking at this time and we are proud to be involved with such a wonderful project."

To get involved visit worcestershire.gov.uk/QueenWorcs to download a video consent form.