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The King’s Official Birthday remains marked in many Commonwealth realms as the monarch’s public birthday, typically scheduled in late May or June to suit weather and include a public holiday alongside the Birthday Honours list. Britain first marked it in 1748 for King George II, and a fixed date has persisted since historic reforms post-1936. Trooping the Colour is part of the official birthday, usually on a Saturday in June. Charles III’s official birthday appears on the calendar in June since 2023, with a second celebration in 2024, reflecting the tradition of a distinct annual celebration. Findmypast notes the parade as the royal birthday procession linked to the monarch’s official birthday. The practice grew from a shift after 1936 to keep the celebration on a consistent yearly date rather than the actual birth date. The birthday procession known as Trooping the Colour forms a core part of the public celebration surrounding the official birthday, emphasizing the monarch’s ceremonial role.