[British Hills] "British Fair" Held to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Birth
British Hills in Fukushima Prefecture will host a "British Fair" on June 20-21, 2026, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth, featuring afternoon tea and bagpipe parades.
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British Hills (Ten-ei Village, Fukushima Prefecture), which boasts over 1.1 million visitors since its establishment in 1994, will host a 'British Fair' on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's birth in the same year. This event offers a variety of programs to experience British culture, including the 'Rose & Queens Afternoon Tea' featuring a selection of sweets loved by the late Queen, a 'Bagpipe Parade' inspired by the British monarch's official birthday ceremony 'Trooping the Colour', an afternoon tea course to learn British etiquette, and a traditional British scone-making experience. In this passport-free Britain that recreates the streetscapes of medieval England, you can fully enjoy authentic British culture through all five senses while staying in Japan.
## What is the traditional British "Trooping the Colour" that celebrates the monarch's official birthday in June?
In the UK, the ceremony 'Trooping the Colour' to celebrate the monarch's official birthday has been held every June for over 260 years. Its origins trace back to military parades during the reign of Charles II in the 17th century, and it became established as a national event when George II combined it with his birthday celebration in 1748. In the UK, where the weather is unpredictable, an 'official birthday' was purportedly set in June because of the relatively sunny weather. Today, it is known as a traditional event symbolizing British royal culture, adorned with performances by military bands and the marching of guards.
## 'Bagpipe Parade' featuring live performances of traditional Scottish instruments
Since ancient times, the bagpipe was considered a weapon to inspire soldiers on the battlefield. Even in 'Trooping the Colour', bagpipe units from regiments such as the Scots Guards march wearing their traditional kilts. At British Hills, we will present a live performance of the Scottish Highland bagpipe, a traditional Scottish instrument, by the 'Tokyo Pipe Band', which was formed to commemorate the visit of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to Japan in 1975. The 'Bluebell Highlanders' will also perform Highland dancing, which originated in Scotland.
## What is the traditional British "Trooping the Colour" that celebrates the monarch's official birthday in June?
In the UK, the ceremony 'Trooping the Colour' to celebrate the monarch's official birthday has been held every June for over 260 years. Its origins trace back to military parades during the reign of Charles II in the 17th century, and it became established as a national event when George II combined it with his birthday celebration in 1748. In the UK, where the weather is unpredictable, an 'official birthday' was purportedly set in June because of the relatively sunny weather. Today, it is known as a traditional event symbolizing British royal culture, adorned with performances by military bands and the marching of guards.
## 'Bagpipe Parade' featuring live performances of traditional Scottish instruments
Since ancient times, the bagpipe was considered a weapon to inspire soldiers on the battlefield. Even in 'Trooping the Colour', bagpipe units from regiments such as the Scots Guards march wearing their traditional kilts. At British Hills, we will present a live performance of the Scottish Highland bagpipe, a traditional Scottish instrument, by the 'Tokyo Pipe Band', which was formed to commemorate the visit of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to Japan in 1975. The 'Bluebell Highlanders' will also perform Highland dancing, which originated in Scotland.