The monarch's birthday has been celebrated in the United Kingdom since 1748, since the reign of King George II. The celebration has usually taken place on a different date from the actual birthday.
King Edward VII (1901 to 1910) had a birthday on 9 November, but moved his official birthday to the summer to ensure better weather for the outdoor event. King George VI (1936 to 1952), born on 14 December, celebrated his official birthday from 7 to 12 June. Queen Elizabeth II (1952 to 2022), who had her official birthday on 21 April, also continued this tradition and celebrated her official birthday on the second Saturday in June. Her son, King Charles III, also celebrated his birthday on the third Saturday in June, his actual birthday being 14 November.
The day is marked in London by the ceremony of Trooping the Colour, which is also known as the King's Birthday Parade. The highlight of Trooping the Colour is the military parade known as "The Troop." The ceremony takes place on Horse Guards Parade in London, near Buckingham Palace. It involves the massed bands of the Household Division, accompanied by hundreds of soldiers, horses, and carriages.
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