Kings and Queens - EYFS/Early Years activities, Displays and ideas
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King Charles III’s Coronation
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King Charles III’s Coronation
Kings and Queens
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
Resources created for ‘The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee’
Related Special Dates
King Charles III’s birthdays
King Charles III celebrates two birthdays each year: his actual birthday and his official birthday.
🎂 Actual Birthday
King Charles III was born on 14th November 1948 at Buckingham Palace, London.
👑 Official Birthday
The King's official birthday is celebrated annually in the UK with the Trooping the Colour parade, a tradition dating back to the 18th century. This event typically takes place on a Saturday in June to take advantage of better weather for public festivities.
In 2024, the official birthday was celebrated on 15th June.
In 2025, it is scheduled for 14th June.
The celebration includes a grand military parade at Horse Guards Parade in London, featuring over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians. The event concludes with a Royal Air Force flypast viewed by the Royal Family from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
🎖️ Why Two Birthdays?
The tradition of having an official birthday separate from the actual date began during the reign of King George II in 1748. Monarchs with birthdays in colder months chose to celebrate officially in summer to ensure favourable weather for outdoor ceremonies.
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