in the grounds of Windsor Castle west of London, and the palace said the same was likely again.
"Following consultation with government and other relevant parties it has been agreed that the queen's official birthday parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, will not go ahead this year in its traditional form in central London," a statement read. Elizabeth, 94, and her 99-year-old husband Prince Philip have for the past year been isolating at Windsor, as their age puts them in a high-risk category for coronavirus.
Last year was the first time that Windsor has staged an event to mark a sovereign's official birthday since 1895, when a ceremony was held in honour of Queen Victoria.She celebrated her actual 94th birthday on 21 April without the traditional gun salute, due to the lockdown. The double birthday tradition was started by King George II in 1748, who wanted to have a summer celebration as his own birthday was 30 October. The monarch's official birthday normally occurs on the second Saturday in June.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For only, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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