Why does the Queen have two Birthdays?
She has one 21st April and one 11th June!
The Queen will be celebrating her actual birthday on Thursday 7th April and then her official birthday in June!
Why does the queen have two birthdays?
It's tradition that monarchy are given another birthday if their actual birth date doesn't fall in summertime. This is because there's a better chance of sunshine for the birthday parade (Trooping the Colour).
Have other Kings and Queens done this?
Yes! This has been an option since 1748 when Edward VII was given a second birthday as his fell in November.
What celebrations have been organised?
Thursday April 21st - This is the Queen's actual birthday, it's not the main focus of the celebrations but you may be able to catch a glimpse of her. The Queen and Prince Philip will visit a Royal Mail delivery office to mark the 500th anniversary of the postal service and are opening a new bandstand at Alexandra Gardens in Windsor.
Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th May - The Queen and members of the royal family are attending a pageant celebrating the Queen's life at Home Park - Windsor Castle.
Friday 10th June - The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will attend a national service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
Saturday 11th June - It's The Queen's official birthday on the 11th this year and will be celebrated with Trooping the Colour AKA The Queen's Birthday Parade.
Sunday 12th June - The Queen will attend the Patron's Lunch a celebration of Her Majesty's patronage of over 600 organisations in the UK and around the Commonwealth since 1952.
