Queen Elizabeth II has been exchanging letters with a woman she has never met in person who lives in Park River, North Dakota, for the past 70 years.

Adele Hankey, 96, was born on April 21, 1926, the same day as the late Queen of England, according to KFYR.

When Elizabeth was crowned in 1953, Hankey sent the first letter. According to the site, the late Queen has sent Hankey handwritten birthday letters every year since then, making it a birthday tradition.

Hankey told the newspaper, “I could have jumped out of my shoes.” “I requested a hat from her. I was hoping she’d send one to me. On her birthday, though, she sent a gorgeous photograph. ”

According to Hankey, the two never met but had a love of cooking.

“The queen preferred meals that included marmalade. And I do as well. What do you think? ” Hankey stated

Hankey told the newspaper that she will miss talking to the late Queen of England, who was her friend.

“Without a doubt,” “you’re missing your pen buddies,” Hankey told the publication.