People are often surprised to learn that Queen Elizabeth II has two birthdays. One is her actual birthday, which is generally celebrated privately, and another day that features a public ceremony and parade. It isn’t original with the queen. British monarchs have celebrated this way since 174,8 and King George II. His actual birthday was at a time of year that was known for bad weather, so they set another day in a season where there was a better chance for good weather. In a different way, Christians have two birthdays. One is their actual birth, and the other is when they are born again.