Queen Elizabeth II Gives Royal Approval For Gay Marriage In Britain (DETAILS)

After Queen Elizabeth II gave her stamp of approval, Britain legalized gay marriage! 

Just yesterday, the bill to legalize same-sex marriage in England and Wales passed in Parliament. Today, House of Commons Speaker John Bercow announced to cheering lawmakers that royal clearance, a formality and necessary step for a bill to become law, had been given.

The Washington Post explains: 

The law enables gay couples to get married in both civil and religious ceremonies in England and Wales, although the Church of England is barred from conducting same-sex unions.

It also will allow couples who had previously entered into civil partnerships — which carry similar rights and responsibilities to marriage — to convert their relationships to marriage.

The weddings will begin next summer. Mazel tov!