QueenElizabeth turns 94 today. If she is worried a global pandemic might dampen the celebrations, luckily she has another birthday in June. Here's why:
London Anyone unlucky enough to have their birthday fall in the middle of a global pandemic may be planning two big days this year -- one on the actual date, and another when they can finally celebrate with friends.
On that front, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is well ahead of the curve.The monarch has enjoyed two birthdays a year since she ascended the throne, and the tradition actually started a lot further back than that.The Queen's real birthday is April 21, meaning she turns 94 on Tuesday.But she reaches for her party hat again in June.
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