QUEEN Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch and longest-reigning female monarch in world history.
Your Majesty celebrates two birthdays and here’s why.
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The Queen was born on April 21, 1926, but that’s not the only day she celebrates her birthday
Why does the Queen have two birthdays?
The The Queen has two birthdays celebration each year: one on her actual birthday, and one on her “official” birthday – a public celebration.
Her actual birthday is in April, and the “official” celebration takes place in June.
This is due to the temperament of the British people weather To be.
The tradition for monarchs to have two birthdays was started by George II in 1748.
At the time, George was born in November and thought it was too cold to hold an annual parade at the time.
He decided his birthday festival would be combined with a military parade called Trooping the Colour, is held in the spring.
The tradition for two separate birthdays continues to this day.
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When is the Queen’s birthday in 2021?
Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926, but her second birthday changes every year.
It is usually held on a Saturday in June, usually the second weekend, for convenience.
The “official” birthday is still celebrated by Trooping the Colour . parade.
The Queen along with the other members of Royal family at the parade, moving between Buckingham Palace, The Mall and the Guards Parade.
She also appeared in public on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
In April 2021, the Queen say her last goodbye with her husband, Prince Philip, just a few days ago her 95th birthday.
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How old is Elizabeth II?
The Queen is 95, make her oldest king to reign in England with second place will Queen Victoria live to 81 years old.
She is also the oldest reigning female monarch in world history.
Many people will remember Queen 90order The festival is one of the highlights of 2016.
Aside from the moment it’s an important celebration, the Queen traditionally spends her actual birthday privately.
She became our sovereign on June 2, 1953.
Is the Queen about to fall?
During the summer of 2017, speculation grew that Queen can stand down, for effectively Prince Charles throne.
The king is said to have told insiders that she would request the activation of the Regent Act if she remained on the throne at the age of 95.
However, speculation appeared to have been quashed a week later when sources close to the Queen said Sunday Times she doesn’t intend to step aside because Prince Charles.
They added that the Queen was as committed as ever to her duties.
The throne will pass Prince Charles if the Queen abdicates, retires or dies.
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