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Today is the "official birthday" of an actual King,
not a would-be one!
Today is the official birthday of King Charles III.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/king-charles-iii-two-birthdays-explained-b1039748.html
From the link:
His Majesty King Charles III celebrates his 77th year on this earth on Saturday, June 14 - five months before his actual birthday.
As per tradition, the monarch will celebrate with the Trooping the Colour ceremonial event on Horse Guards Parade in London. Over 1,350 soldiers and 300 musicians will be tkaing part in the parade, which kicks off at 9am in the morning and finished around 12:25pm. There will also be a fly-past by the Toyal Air Force.
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As per tradition, the monarch will celebrate with the Trooping the Colour ceremonial event on Horse Guards Parade in London. Over 1,350 soldiers and 300 musicians will be tkaing part in the parade, which kicks off at 9am in the morning and finished around 12:25pm. There will also be a fly-past by the Toyal Air Force.
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My husband and I actually saw the fly-past in real time.
NO KINGS IN THE USA!!!!!!
Eta: The Standard could really use a good proofreader!
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Maybe the RAF merged with Toyota. 