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Daily Mirror
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Benjamin Lynch

Why does Queen have 2 birthdays as Her Majesty turns 96 in Platinum Jubilee year

Away from political beliefs, religion, financial differences and anything else that may set us apart, every single one of us is united in the shared fact that we all have a birthday - except for the Queen, who has TWO.

Her Majesty marked her 96th birthday on April 21, but now the whole country is celebrating her 70 years on the throne with Trooping the Colour, part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The grand military show is an annual event that marks the Queen's birthday, but has added significance this year thanks to the jubilee.

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