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Queen's 90th birthday to be marked at Trooping the Colour parade Queen's 90th birthday to be marked at Trooping the Colour parade
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The Queen's official 90th birthday will be marked at the Trooping the Colour parade in central London later.The Queen's official 90th birthday will be marked at the Trooping the Colour parade in central London later.
More than 1,600 soldiers will take part in the annual display of military pomp and pageantry on Horse Guards Parade.More than 1,600 soldiers will take part in the annual display of military pomp and pageantry on Horse Guards Parade.
The Queen will then join other members of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony for an RAF fly-past.The Queen will then join other members of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony for an RAF fly-past.
A flotilla of historic boats will also take part in a procession on the River Thames and Royal gun salutes will be fired in several cities across the UK.A flotilla of historic boats will also take part in a procession on the River Thames and Royal gun salutes will be fired in several cities across the UK.
The Queen has attended the event - also known as the Queen's birthday parade - every year of her reign, except in 1955 when a national rail strike led to the event being cancelled.The Queen has attended the event - also known as the Queen's birthday parade - every year of her reign, except in 1955 when a national rail strike led to the event being cancelled.
In pictures: Day one of the Queen's official 90th celebrationsIn pictures: Day one of the Queen's official 90th celebrations
What can you learn about longevity from the Queen?What can you learn about longevity from the Queen?
The Queen has two birthdays - her real birthday on 21 April, and her official birthday held on a Saturday in June every year - in a tradition going back 250 years. It was introduced to try to ensure better weather for the monarch's official celebrations.
On Friday a national service of thanksgiving was held at St Paul's Cathedral paying tribute to the Queen's "faithful devotion" to the country.On Friday a national service of thanksgiving was held at St Paul's Cathedral paying tribute to the Queen's "faithful devotion" to the country.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said the Queen had reigned through "war and hardship, turmoil and change".Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said the Queen had reigned through "war and hardship, turmoil and change".
'A symbolic affair''A symbolic affair'
By Peter Hunt, BBC Royal correspondentBy Peter Hunt, BBC Royal correspondent
Trooping the Colour is a military ceremony that dates back to the 18th century.Trooping the Colour is a military ceremony that dates back to the 18th century.
The then Princess Elizabeth first watched aged eight, from a balcony, when her grandfather George V was king.The then Princess Elizabeth first watched aged eight, from a balcony, when her grandfather George V was king.
As Queen she's taken part every year of her reign - and until the 80s rode on horseback - apart from in 1955 when it was cancelled because of a national rail strike.As Queen she's taken part every year of her reign - and until the 80s rode on horseback - apart from in 1955 when it was cancelled because of a national rail strike.
Today it's a symbolic affair. Centuries ago, the colour or flag was a rallying point in battle, clearly visible above the smoke. Today it's a symbolic affair. Centuries ago, the colour or flag was a rallying point in battle, clearly visible above the smoke.
On a smoke-free Horse Guards Parade the Queen will once again take part. And then, once again, she will appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony with other royals - including those who represent the institution's future. On a smoke-free Horse Guards Parade the Queen will once again take part. And then, once again, she will appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony with other royals - including those who represent the institution's future.
The 90-year-old monarch has a busy few days ahead. Prince Harry has suggested the best present for his grandmother would be a day off so she could put her feet up, lie about and do nothing. The 90-year-old monarch has a busy few days ahead. Prince Harry has suggested the best present for his grandmother would be a day off so she could put her feet up, lie about and do nothing.
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A host of celebrities and figures from public life were also recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Also on Friday, a host of celebrities and figures from public life were recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Singer Rod Stewart received a knighthood while British astronaut Tim Peake becomes a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George for services to space research and scientific education.Singer Rod Stewart received a knighthood while British astronaut Tim Peake becomes a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George for services to space research and scientific education.
There were CBEs for England cricket captain Alastair Cook, former footballer Alan Shearer and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter, and OBEs for TV presenters Ant and Dec.There were CBEs for England cricket captain Alastair Cook, former footballer Alan Shearer and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter, and OBEs for TV presenters Ant and Dec.
The final event of the three-day celebration will see the Queen host a street party for some 10,000 people on Sunday.The final event of the three-day celebration will see the Queen host a street party for some 10,000 people on Sunday.
The Patron's Lunch will be a celebration of her patronage of more than 600 organisations in the UK and around the Commonwealth.The Patron's Lunch will be a celebration of her patronage of more than 600 organisations in the UK and around the Commonwealth.
The Mall, in St James's Park, will be lined with picnic tables for the street party, during which guests will enjoy a hamper-style lunch.The Mall, in St James's Park, will be lined with picnic tables for the street party, during which guests will enjoy a hamper-style lunch.
The Queen spent her real 90th birthday on 21 April at Windsor Castle, where she lit the first of a chain of more than 900 beacons across the UK and overseas.
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