Queen's Birthday

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Queen's Birthday Facts & Quotes

• Australia is the 3rd most populous realm of the Commonwealth of Nations (after Canada and the UK).
• Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne on 6 February 1952. She has now been Queen for 68 years.
• On 21 April 2022, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 96th birthday.
• 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

• Head to Victoria for the start of the snow season. Traditionally, the Queen' Birthday long weekend marks the beginning of the snow season. Enjoy tubing and skiing with your family.
• Watch a movie about the Australian 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, #australianroyals and #commonwealth.
• Read a book about Australian history to gain a better understanding of the British colonisation that led to present day Australia's monarchy and the royal's birthday celebration. Some of our favourites include: Australia, A Time Line of History and The History of Australian Discovery and Colonisation.
• Throw a birthday celebration for the Queen. Gather together with your friends and prepare a monarch's meal. Toast to the Queen and to Australia.

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