This year marks the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth to the throne. This is the longest reign of a king and it will be celebrated in four days.
The celebration begins with the military ceremony “Trooping the Color” on the Queen’s birthday on Thursday.
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary, Prince Harry and Duchess Megan take part in some of the events. Among other things, they will attend a Thanksgiving ceremony with the entire royal family at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Friday.
This is the first time the couple has returned to the UK with their two children since their daughter Lilliput was born almost a year ago.
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One of Queen Elizabeth’s birthday presents is her first visit to her great – granddaughter Lilliput. Lilliput is named after Elizabeth, who is also known as Lilliput by her family.
When Harry and Megan arrive in England, they will stay at Frogmore Cottage, next to the Queen’s home in Windsor Castle. This is where Lilliput’s annual festival takes place on Saturday. On the same day, the Queen’s favorite sporting event, horse racing Epsom Derby – this year’s Queen avoids and writes for the benefit of Lilliput’s party. Daily Mail.
The Queen has missed the derby only twice before, once during her state visit to Sweden in 1956 and once in 1984 at the 40th anniversary of de-Dave in France.
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