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Celebrating the Birth of a Monarch – Queen’s Birthday

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The Queen of United Kingdom is without a doubt one of the most iconic personalities in the world. The British Royalty has a rich and vibrant history of over 1000 years, and served as the monarch for England as well as all the nations in the British Empire which was in existence from during the 16th Century to the 20th Century. The Monarch of United Kingdom is also the head of state of the United Kingdom and also of 15 other nations which are part of the Commonwealth.

Although before the 1600’s the monarch of the United Kingdom held a great deal of power, today the monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II, is a constitutional monarch and a figurehead. Yet the Queen of the United Kingdom is one of the most popular and beloved personalities, and therefore the Queen’s birthday as well is a popular occasion, celebrated in true royalty.

Although the Queen’s birthday is actually on the 21st of April, like most previous British monarchs, the monarch’s official birthday celebrations are held on a separate day. The Queen’s official birthday is celebrated on a Saturday in June, which is accompanied by various customs such as the Trooping the Colours Parade, where the Queen is joined by the rest of the Royal Family in a grand and colourful parade, held at the Horse Guards Parade. Most civil servants are also given a ‘privilege day’ in honour of the Queen’s birthday. Birthday celebrations are carried out in all of the Commonwealth realms, such Australia, Fiji, Canada, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, yet not always on the same day. In most of these realms the Queen’s birthday is often declared as a public holiday, with services in honour of the Queen being conducted. Certain Commonwealth realms also reveal the Birthday Honours List; a declaration of the new members of the Commonwealth Realms honours. All in all, the Queen’s birthday is a day full of rich traditions and age old customs which are grand, colourful, and fascinating.

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Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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Queen’s Birthday – Honouring Queen Sirikit

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Thailand is one of few countries in the world that still has a monarchy, and aptly celebrates it with pomp and circumstance. All cities in Thailand roll out a grand array of celebrations to honour their most beloved royal consort to the king, Queen Sirikit. The festivities draw huge crowds each year, and visitors might want to enjoy the occasion from a fine Phuket resort. The Anantara Phuket Resort Thailand offers guests luxury villas for a choice Phuket beach resort experience that will allow them to soak in the celebrations with style. Thailand has a traditional monarchy with active members of the royal family, who are all engaged in various charitable and social projects. Queen Sirikit is a most beloved member to the Thai populace, and is well known for her extensive charitable work, her writing talent and her tireless efforts to promote tolerance and understanding of the country’s Muslim minority. The Queen’s birthday is observed on August 12, which is also when the nation celebrates of Mother’s Day, and Phuket in particular unfurls a grandiose set of activities to honour her highness. Last year, the city planted a tree to honour the Queen and to promote environmental awareness. In further promotion of sustainability, a million juvenile shrimp and other young marine animals were released into the canal. The themes of the celebrations usually focus on similar “life” endeavours, which include alms offerings, art competitions, award ceremonies, and traditional Thai ceremonies that pay homage to the Queen. The celebrations last all day, and are topped off by glorious candle light ceremonies and fantastic fireworks displays that light up the Thai skies in multi-hued fire bands. A fitting tribute to a truly inspiring public figure.