President Donald Trump's children have taken turns wishing their father a happy 71st birthday online this morning, despite the somber mood at the White House.

Ivanka kicked off the praises, wishing her father a happy birthday bright and early on Wednesday morning.

'Happy Birthday to my incredible father @realdonaldtrump. I hope that the year to come is your best yet!' she wrote alongside a throwback photo of the pair.

'Happy Birthday to my incredible father @realdonaldtrump. I hope that the year to come is your best yet!' she wrote alongside a throwback photo of the pair

Eric and Donald Jr quickly followed suit, each sharing a different photo and message to celebrate their father.

Eric tweeted at around 7am to say: 'Happy Birthday dad! Can't wait to celebrate tonight! @realDonaldTrump #MakeAmericaGreatAgain,' and shared a photo of the father-son pair.

Donald Jr's message varied from his siblings, as he shared a photo of his two children with their grandfather and the message: 'Happy birthday grandpa. We love you. #happybirthday.'

Eric also tweeted to say: 'Happy Birthday dad! Can't wait to celebrate tonight! @realDonaldTrump #MakeAmericaGreatAgain,' and shared a photo of the father-son pair

Donald Jr's message varied from his siblings, as he shared a photo of his two children with their grandfather and the message: 'Happy birthday grandpa. We love you. #happybirthday'

The First Lady has yet to post anything online about her husband's birthday, but seems to have big plans in store for the day.

Last week, Melania, who recently moved into the White House with her son Barron, urged 'loyal' friends to sign a birthday card for the President in an email sent out to some of his supporters.

'I need your help to make it a birthday my husband will never forget,' she wrote in the email.

'You have certainly proven yourself to be a loyal friend of my husband through your support of his positive vision to Make America Great Again and your unwavering commitment to the Republican Party,' the her email said.

Last week, Melania, who recently moved into the White House with her son Barron, urged 'loyal' friends to sign a birthday card for the President in an email sent out to some of his supporters

The First family have been busy since early on Wednesday morning after a gunman opened fire on a Republican baseball practice, wounding four, including Congressman Steve Scalise

Plans for Trump's birthday celebration remain under wraps, though he has in the past commemorated the occasion in lavish fashion.

For his 60th birthday in 2006 the family held a James Bond themed birthday bash at the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, complete with 'Bond girls' in skimpy bikinis.

However, despite the celebratory occasion, the Trump family aren't taking the day to kick back with a piece of cake and some balloons.

Trump addressed the country before noon on Saturday to praise the 'heroic actions' of police who shot down the attacker before he could kill anyone

Ivanka joined her father at the White House press briefing, looking elegant in a white long-sleeve, knee-length dress with vertical piping

Donald Jr has also been active, and went on a Twitter rampage to express just how disgusted he was with the shooter

The First family have been busy since early on Wednesday morning after a gunman opened fire on a Republican baseball practice, wounding four, including Congressman Steve Scalise.

Trump addressed the country before noon on Saturday to praise the 'heroic actions' of police who shot down the attacker before he could kill anyone.

Ivanka joined her father at the White House press briefing, looking elegant in a white long-sleeve, knee-length dress with vertical piping.

She accessorized with plain black pumps, a small black handbag — both from her own fashion line — and a simple pair of sunglasses as she beamed for the cameras.

Donald Jr has also been active, and went on a Twitter rampage to express just how disgusted he was with the shooter.

He retweeted another user, Harlan Z Hill, who wrote: 'Events like today are EXACTLY why we took issue with NY elites glorifying the assassination of our President.'