Queen's Birthday

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Queen's Birthday Facts & Quotes

• Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne on 6 February 1952. She has now been Queen for 70 years.
• On 21 April 2022, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 96th birthday.
• When Queen Elizabeth II relinquishes the throne, her son Prince Charles is in line for succession. His birthday of 14 November will coincide even less with his grandfather's birthday of 3 June. However, when his son, Prince William, ascends the throne, his birthday of 21 June will fall nicely in line with the celebrations.
• The Perth Agreement of 2011 amended royal succession laws which previously gave precedence to male heirs before females. Now, the line of succession is in birth order regardless of gender.
• In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherness and the convening strength of family, friendship and good neighbourliness ... I hope also that this Jubilee year will be a time to give thanks for the great advances that have been made since 1952 and to look forward to the future with clear head and warm heart - Queen Elizabeth II

Queen's Birthday Top Events and Things to Do

• Watch a movie about the New Zealand royal family. Some of our suggestions: The Young Victoria (2009), The Madness of King George (1994), The King's Speech (2010) and Lady Jane (1986).
• Spread awareness on social media by using hashtags #queensbirthday, #queenelizabethII, #newzealandroyals and #commonwealth.
• Read a book about New Zealand's history to gain a better understanding of the British colonization that led to present day New Zealand's monarchy and the royal's birthday celebration. Some of our favorites include: The British Colonization of New Zealand, Colonization and Development in New Zealand and The Penguin History of New Zealand.
• Throw a birthday celebration for the Queen. Gather together with your friends and prepare a monarch's meal. Toast to the Queen, to the Commonwealth and to New Zealand.
• Enjoy the long weekend with your family and friends. It is common for families and friends to take short trips on this weekend.

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