Cultural spots
Trooping the Colour in London
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London celebrates The Queen’s official birthday in June with Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade, a fantastic military ceremony. The tradition began in the 17th century.
Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21 April 1926 but her birthday is celebrated in June. Monarchs traditionally celebrate a second birthday if they were not born in the summer, in the hope that the British weather is warm and sunny!
The Queen’s Birthday Parade also known as “Trooping the Colour”, Horse Guards Parade, London, June 2013.
