The Queen had two birthdays
The monarch's actual birthday is private, but the 'official' birthday is celebrated in June (better weather for the parade). This tradition continues under King Charles III.
🎲 Fun facts in United Kingdom
A few quirky things about United Kingdom that surprise almost every visitor — small details that explain a lot about how life there actually feels.
In United Kingdom, fun facts comes down to a few things: the queen had two birthdays, london is technically a forest, and the london underground is the oldest metro in the world.
London is technically a forest
With 8.4 million trees — nearly one per person — London qualifies as an urban forest under UN definitions. It has more green space than most European capitals.
The London Underground is the oldest metro in the world
Opened in 1863, the Tube carried 9.5 million passengers on its first day. It now has 272 stations. The 'mind the gap' announcement at Embankment was kept because a widow requested to hear her late husband's voice.