Why does the King have two birthdays?
As per tradition, the monarch will celebrate with the Trooping the Colour ceremonial event on Horse Guards Parade in London. Over 1,350 soldiers and 300 musicians will be tkaing part in the parade, which kicks off at 9am in the morning and finished around 12:25pm. There will also be a fly-past by the Toyal Air Force
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