Happy birthday, Mommy! Beyoncé celebrates turning 31 with daughter Blue Ivy and husband Jay-Z on Mediterranean cruise

She might be one of the most famous women in the world, but when it came to deciding how to celebrate her 31st birthday, Beyoncé opted to keep things low-key.
Instead of throwing a star-studded party, attended by all her famous friends, Beyoncé decided to spend the special day with her gorgeous one-year-old daughter Blue Ivy and husband Jay-Z as the family enjoyed a Mediterranean cruise.
Jay-Z, 42, appeared to have gone all out to make his wife's birthday as special as possible, decorating their boat with balloons and streamers in celebration.

Birthday girl: Beyoncé celebrated her 31st birthday on Tuesday by spending time with her family on a Mediterranean cruise

Celebrations: Jay-Z had decked the boat out with balloons and streamers to celebrate his wife's big day

Birthday girl Beyoncé was spotted clutching a large glass of white wine as she marked her 31st, looking chic in a blue and white cricket-style jumper and a pair of matching shorts.
She and Jay-Z were seen enjoying an evening drink on the deck of the boat, with the pair looking as in love as ever as they made the most of each others' company.
Earlier in the day, Beyoncé displayed her maternal side as she fed baby Blue her breakfast, with the little girl planted firmly on her mother's lap for the mealtime.

How do you like your eggs? Beyoncé showed her maternal side as she fed Blue her breakfast earlier in the day

Doting dad: Jay-Z and Beyoncé both appeared completely smitten with their gorgeous little girl

Daddy day care: Jay-Z was seen doting on baby Blue Ivy on the helm of the superyacht the pair had hired

And later in the day it was daddy Jay-Z's turn to dote on the little girl, holding her close as he waved to onlookers from the helm of the vessel.
Blue looked adorable in a patterned blue and white dress as she spent time with her famous parents, while Jay-Z opted for the casual look in a pair of beige patterned shorts and a long-sleeved T-shirt.
On Tuesday, Beyoncé was bombarded with message from her famous friends wishing her happy birthday.
Gwyneth Paltrow lead the way with a handwritten note, writing: 'For dear sweet BB on the occasion of her 31st birthday...

'We love you so very much. Love Gwyneth, Chris, Apple, Moses.'

Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles, wrote: 'God blessed me with one of the greatest gifts in my life on Sept. 4, 1981. Happy birthday.'

Precious time together: The pair looked to be enjoying their time together on the holiday

Her younger sister, Solange, also paid tribute, writing: 'There is no-one like you in the world, of all of your mind blowing achievements that one that first comes to mind is your kindness.

'Your sense of selflessness, consideration of other people’s well being and your beautiful generosity are all things that make me so proud be your sister and your friend.'
And Beyoncé's former Destiny's Child bandmate, Michelle Williams, also sent well wishes, writing: 'Happy birthday to youuu!! I love you so very much. I am so thankful you're in my life.'

Casual chic: Beyoncé wore a navy and white cricket-style jumper and a pair of matching shorts

One of the most tender messages in the card was from Gloria Carter, mother of her husband, Jay-Z.

She wrote: 'B, You came into my life a sweet Southern girl. (LOL) You've blossomed into an amazing woman. I admire how you remain grounded and humble, and you haven't let success change the person that you are. Mama Carter.'

'We love you': Gwyneth Paltrow and her family signed a special card which has been published on Beyonce's

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