Her Majesty usually celebrates her birthday with the annual Trooping the Colour parade in London
March 27, 2020 - 14:38 GMT Danielle Stacey The Queen's birthday parade is the latest royal event to have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic this summer. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said:"In line with Government advice, it has been agreed that The Queen’s Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, will not go ahead in its traditional form. A number of other options are being considered, in line with relevant guidance."Loading the player...
While the Queen's actual birthday is on 21 April, official celebrations to mark the sovereign's birthday have often been held on another day, particularly when the date has not been in the summer. MORE: Royal fans notice incredible detail in Kate Middleton's video of Prince George, Charlotte and LouisHer Majesty's great grandfather King Edward VII, for example, was born on 9 November 1841, but his official birthday was always marked in May or June when there was a greater likelihood of good weather for the Trooping the Colour parade. The tradition is believed to date back to 1748, during King George II's reign.
The Buckingham Palace royal garden parties, the Maundy Service at St George's Chapel in Windsor and the Japanese state visit have already been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The weekly Changing of the Guard at the royal palaces is also not taking place for the foreseeable future, while Princess Beatrice has been forced to cancel her wedding reception at Buckingham Palace gardens.
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