British monarchs on the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II

And although the official birthday Elizabeth II celebrated on 21 April this year she was 87 years), holiday celebrations in the Kingdom spend twice. The first took place in a calm family at Windsor castle. And second, today.

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The tradition to celebrate twice birthday introduced Edward VII, who was born in November, but suddenly decided to make the second celebration in June. Since then, on the second Saturday of June my official birthday celebrates and Queen.

At the ceremonial parade Trooping the Colour, which is an annual large-scale show in the circle of the birthday girl appeared almost all the Royal family. With the exception of the Duke of Edinburgh Philip, who is in the hospital.

Appeared at the festival and Duchess Catherine the company wife of Prince William and his brother Prince Harry. Though a few days ago it was reported that after the solemn baptism of the liner which was attended by the Duchess Catherine she will go to the decree. But it seems to miss the birthday of the Queen of the Duchess could not.

Monarchs on the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II |
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry about something pay compliments to each other |
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Elizabeth II, Prince William with his wife Catherine |
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Elizabeth II |
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Elizabeth II |
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Prince Harry, the Duchess Catherine and Prince William |
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Prince Harry |
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