Queen Elizabeth of Britain decided not to celebrate her ninety-fourth birthday with any special ceremonies, and requested that there be no salute shots on this occasion after she sensed that this matter would be inappropriate in light of the Corona virus crisis.
A gun salute, which is by firing blank shots from various locations around London, is a tradition that the royal family usually uses to celebrate special occasions, such as anniversaries and birthdays. Queen's fourth birthday will be held on April 21.
A source in the royal family said that the queen was careful not to take special measures to allow the firearms to be saluted, because she feels that it will not be appropriate under the current circumstances. The source added that it is believed that this is the first time that the Queen has requested such an order since she ascended the throne 68 years ago.