Britain marks Queen Elizabeth II's 94th birthday with silence, as nation in lockdown amid COVID-19 pandemic forgoes the usual gun salutes and ringing of bells.
Her Majesty was visiting a children’s charity when an 8-year-old dropped to the floor and crawled away from her.'s 94th birthday with silence Tuesday, as the nation in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic forgoes the usual gun salutes and ringing of bells.
With thousands dead amid the outbreak, the monarch decided that the celebratory display of military firepower would not be appropriate. Nor will there be a celebratory peal of bells at Westminster Abbey, as the church where the queen was married and crowned is currently closed. The royal family took to social media to share images of Elizabeth as she marks the occasion — but in keeping with social distancing rules, there will be no visits.
The queen will mark the day with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, 98, at Windsor Castle in Berkshire.
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