Calendar Dates
- 6 February is recognised as the anniversary of the Queen's Accession to the Throne
- the Queen's Birthday is observed as a public holiday in all states, however it is not celebrated on her actual birthday, 21 April. The date of the public holiday varies from state to state.
- 2 June is recognised as the anniversary of the Queen's Coronation
- 10 June is recognised as the birthday of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
- 14 November is recognised as the birthday of Charles, Prince of Wales
- On Christmas Day each year since 1932, the sovereign has delivered the Royal Christmas Message to the Commonwealth of Nations; originally broadcast on the BBC Empire Service.
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