LONDON (AP) — Fresh from charming leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Queen Elizabeth II was back at her residence at Windsor Castle on Saturday to view a military parade to mark her official birthday. Lieutenant Colonel Guy Stone, who planned the queen’s official birthday celebrations in Windsor Castle’s quadrangle, said he wanted to create a “memorable and uplifting day” for the monarch. The ceremony took place a couple of months after the death of her 99-year-old husband Prince Philip, whose funeral also took place at Windsor Castle. One of the major parts of the queen’s official birthday is her award of honors to those deemed to have made a positive contribution to society. ___Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

Source: thestar June 12, 2021 12:00 UTC