On June 12, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her official birthday with a scaled down Trooping the Colour in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle. The Trooping of the Colour (The Queen's Birthday Parade) has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign for over 260 years. This years parade is formed by soldiers who have played an integral role in the NHS’ COVID-19 response, as well as those who have been serving on military operations overseas.