Sunday, June 14, 2020

Queen's Birthday

Coronavirus: Queen's official birthday marked with unique ceremony


Queen Elizabeth II at the ceremony at Windsor Castle

The Queen's official birthday has been marked with a unique ceremony performed by the Welsh Guard at Windsor Castle. It is the first time the Queen has celebrated her official birthday at Windsor Castle.

It comes after the traditional Trooping the Colour parade was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

It is only the second time in her 68-year reign that the parade in London has not gone ahead.

The Queen, flanked by officials, sat alone on a dais for the ceremony. It was her first official public appearance since lockdown began.

The Queen celebrated her 94th birthday in April, but it is officially - and publicly - celebrated on the second Saturday of June every year.

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