Gunshot tribute at Royal parade (UK)
The Queen has received an historic "Feu de Joie" rifle salute as part of her 80th birthday celebrations.
The cascade of blank gunshots was common in the 18th and 19th centuries to mark a military victory or birthday.
But it was thought to be the first time it had been performed in the current Queen's presence during her reign.
Three cheers from the guardsmen followed. The Queen had earlier watched the Trooping the Colour parade and a spectacular 49-plane RAF flypast.
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The cascade of blank gunshots was common in the 18th and 19th centuries to mark a military victory or birthday.
But it was thought to be the first time it had been performed in the current Queen's presence during her reign.
Three cheers from the guardsmen followed. The Queen had earlier watched the Trooping the Colour parade and a spectacular 49-plane RAF flypast.