Tradition, when the monarch distributes money to the poor on Holy Thursday during Holy Week before Easter, dates back to the 13 th century as a symbol of memory about the last days of Christ's earthly life. Previously, services were held only in Westminster Abbey in London, but with the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth II, it has been conducted every year in the new abbey or cathedral around the country. Last time in Westminster Abbey service was held in 2001. On this day the monarch distributes symbolic alms retired from among the flock of the cathedral, but this time round will be extended to the service are invited senior citizens from the parishes of Europe and the Isle of Man – just 85 men and 85 women, and all of them about the same age as the queen and . Each of them receives from the hands of the monarch's two bags – red and white. The red coin is at 5 pounds, released the 90 th anniversary of the Queen's husband the Duke of Edinburgh (his, he will celebrate in June this year), as well as the "Olympics" coin of 50 pence after the 2012 Games in London. In the white lies of the charity itself svezheotchekanennyh coins in denominations of one, two, three and four pence – for a total amount equal to the age of the monarch. The service itself is the first time in many years, will be broadcast live on the BBC, which is essentially for the channel will be a dress rehearsal before filming the wedding of Queen's grandson Prince William and Kate Middleton will be held at the Abbey on April 29. Calendar day of the Queen's birthday and the official celebration is traditionally divided by time, the national celebrations are held in early summer. This year's parade, "removal of the banner ceremony» (Trooping the Colour), which in Britain is a major public holiday, will be held on June 11. Morning of April 21 across the country will be displayed the national flags of the United Kingdom, and a day in honor of the birthday of the monarch will be given to the artillery fire – 21 salvo at Windsor Park and 41 volley from Hyde Park at noon and in the hour of the day – 62 volley from the Tower. The second half of the day the Queen will hold a family reunion, especially since in the UK are not round anniversary date are not counted. In its 85 years of Queen Elizabeth II continues to maintain an active social life, fulfilling all the duties of the monarch. For many years the Queen is not canceled any of its visit, or public appearances, and only last week for the first time in a long time was forced to skip a memorial service in Windsor because of a slight nosebleed. Head of State and not depart from its daily schedule. Every day, like many people, the queen begins behind a desk. First, it scans the press, and then received daily from 200-300 emails selects and reads a few personally, and the remaining s paying to read the staff of his office. So, the Queen has a chance to see the slice of topics on which people address her. Queen Elizabeth II also occurs at a time with two of his personal secretaries, who introduced her up to date on current affairs of state, and wherever it is found to be working with correspondence from the Commonwealth and the documents that she delivered the famous "red boxes" . Before the lunch, Queen Elizabeth II takes a few visitors, such as the newly appointed ambassadors, or those who have been awarded the state award. During the day the Queen takes part in public events, with an invitation she looks in person, choosing the events and places to visit. The working day lasts until the monarch's late evening and ends as participation in events such as gala dinners or theater and film premieres. Early in the evening, the Queen may meet with the Prime Minister – an audience take place every week, usually on Wednesdays, if the monarch and head of the cabinet in London. Performing their public duties, the Queen does not give up the hobby. After receiving a gift at the 18 th birthday dog breed velsh-corgi, she deals with life in their cultivation. Altogether Elizabeth II was 30 corgis during that and she brought a new breed – "dorgi" – a hybrid, which when turned on corgi and dachshund her sister Margaret. Engaged in the queen and breeding horses, but that's from riding with age declined. Known and a great love for long solitary walks. At the same time in the life of the queen appeared, and other hobbies that help her keep up with the pace of modern life. Recently, the queen appeared on Facebook and on Twitter, where she herself does not write, but the content controls. To date, Elizabeth II – in third place among British monarchs for the duration of government, but less than a month, it will have a new reason to celebrate – it will cost George III, and takes second place after Queen Victoria. In the year of the queen, with her husband or without him, still makes trips to several hundred, many of them are very important. Over the last year in the program of visits to two historic events occurred. In September 2010, in London for the first time in history with an official state visit, visited Pope Benedict XVI, and later it was announced that the queen was the first British monarchs to visit the Republic of Ireland since gaining independence of that State. The visit is scheduled for the second half of May. Refuses Elizabeth II and on longer trips, the fall of 2011 she visited Australia, where he will attend a summit of the British CommonwealthTwa. Besides, now in the UK have begun preparations for a "diamond" anniversary of the reign of Queen, which will be celebrated on June 3, 2012. On this day, thousands of boats and ships will be part of a huge fleet, which will float on the Thames. Queen Elizabeth II has agreed to lead the fleet – it is as Lord Admiral of the Royal Navy will welcome the audience on the shore with the first barge.
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