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The official birthday is during the summertime when there is a better chance for good weather (for parades and speeches, etc.).

she has 2 birthdays one normal one and one for when she became queen

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Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21st April 1926.

It is customary to celebrate her birthday on the second Saturday in June, with a military parade and the announcement of honours.

This is a custom introduced by her grand father, King George V, simply because the weather is usually better in June.

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