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Why Queen Elizabeth has two birthdays: Queen Elizabeth II of Britain was born on 21 April, but her official birthday is celebrated on 17 June. Know why she celebrates her birthday twice a year…
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain (Coronation) has turned 69 years. He took the throne of Britain on June 2, 1953. Along with this coronation, he was also in Britain (Britain), became the queen of Commonwealth countries including Canada, Australia, New Zealand. With this, he got another right, that is the right to celebrate two birthdays in a year. Queen Elizabeth II, who held the throne of Britain for the longest time (Queen Elizabeth II) Twice a year his birthday (Birthday) celebrates. The reason for this has also been given in the history of Britain, which is a bit shocking.
Why does the Queen of Britain celebrate her birthday twice a year, how did it start and what is its connection with the weather, know the answers to these questions.
Queen born in April celebrates official birthday in June
Although the actual birthday of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain is celebrated on 21 April, but after the coronation in Britain, the second birthday has special significance for the king or queen. This second birthday is his official birthday. A special day has been fixed for the second birthday when an annual parade is organized with many big celebrations.
In Britain, the king or queen who took the throne celebrates his birthday in the month of June because it is considered good weather there.
This is how the official birthday started
It started in 1748 after the proclamation of King George II. He had said, on the birthday of any prince of the royal family or the person who holds the throne, there will be a big celebration and a parade will be organized. So when Edbird took the throne, many big events were organized. Annual parade was organized. There was a reason behind this too.
In fact, Edward’s birthday was celebrated in the month of November, when it is colder, so June 17 was fixed for his official birthday. During this, the weather in Britain remains mildly hot. In this way, the king who took the throne celebrates his official birthday on 17 June.
This is the reason that when Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her original birthday on April 21, which she remains confined to the royal family only. The birthday celebrated on June 17 is celebrated on a large scale. An annual parade is organized. People from all over the country are involved in this.
What a grand official birthday
An official birthday is very special for the King or Queen of Britain, because it is celebrated in a very grand style. On this occasion, 14 big officers, about 200 horses and soldiers are involved. Apart from this 400 musicians gather and make that day memorable through music. The annual parade begins at Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s residence, and travels back through the city. It is called ‘Trooping the Colour’.
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