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It is a cold morning and as it is a public holiday for the King's birthday so here are some facts about said holiday.
The King's Official Birthday is the selected day in most Commonwealth realms on which the birthday of the monarch is officially celebrated in those countries. It does not necessarily correspond to the date of the monarch's actual birth.
All but two Australian states - Queensland and WA - will enjoy a public holiday on June 12, 2023. Previously named the Queen's Birthday public holiday, the day off is also known as the Monarch's Official Birthday.
In Queensland it is on Monday 2nd October an in WA it will be on Monday 25th September.
The Monarch's Birthday was first celebrated in Australia in 1788. In that year, King George III was the Monarch and Governor Arthur Phillip declared a holiday to mark his birthday.
Originally, the Monarch's birthday was celebrated on the anniversary of the actual date of birth of the King or Queen.
Probably good for job security back when G3 was king...
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DeleteHmm thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteIt seems odd they wouldn't use their actual birthday. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteI know
DeleteI think we should celebrate the King's Birthday on his actual birthday Jo-Anne, but then I suppose we are lucky to get a holiday no matter when it is.
ReplyDeleteMe too but the so called powers that be think differently
DeleteFacts I didn't know before. Glad you had a holiday!
ReplyDeleteJust another day for me
DeleteIt seems strange to celebrate a birthday on an assigned day rather than on the actual birthday.
ReplyDeleteIt does but that is the way it is
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