For the first time in her 68-year reign, Queen Elizabeth's birthday won't be marked by this special event due to the coronavirus pandemic.
3:50 AM PDT, April 21, 2020's 94th birthday on Tuesday. ET has learned that for the first time in her 68-year reign, there will be no gun salutes in honor of Her Majesty's special day.
Though her grandson, Prince William, previously revealed that the royal family has been doing private video calls to keep in touch, ET has learned that any birthday calls will remain private within the family. Elizabeth is currently quarantined at Windsor Castle with her 98-year-old husband, Prince Philip, as the rest of the royal family remains isolated at their various residences.
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