# M9191 - 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, 8 Mint Stamps, Great Britain
Queen Elizabeth 80th Birthday Tribute Stamps
Queen Elizabeth, II, was born on April 21, 1926. While that is her actual birthday, she officially celebrates on the second Saturday in June. The "official" June birthday tradition goes all the way back to 1748, when King George, II, decided he would rather celebrate his November birthday during the summer months to accomodate outdoor festivities.
Queen Elizabeth 80th Birthday Tribute Stamps
Queen Elizabeth, II, was born on April 21, 1926. While that is her actual birthday, she officially celebrates on the second Saturday in June. The "official" June birthday tradition goes all the way back to 1748, when King George, II, decided he would rather celebrate his November birthday during the summer months to accomodate outdoor festivities.