月20日在美国国会山发生的特朗普支持者冲击事件， causing chaos and resulting in several deaths and injuries, has prompted the British royal family to cancel its traditional gun salutes marking important occasions, including the Queen's birthday and official anniversaries.

According to reports, the royal household decided to suspend the gun salutes for the foreseeable future out of respect for the victims of the Capitol Hill riot and as a sign of solidarity with the US government.

The gun salutes, which involve firing blank cartridges from various locations around the UK, are usually reserved for significant national events such as the birthdays of the Queen and her family members, as well as the anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.

However, given the ongoing pandemic and the recent unrest in the US, the royal family has chosen to put these celebrations on hold to show support for those affected by recent events.

It is not yet clear when the gun salutes will resume, but the decision to cancel them marks a significant departure from tradition for the royal family and highlights the seriousness of the current situation both in the US and around the world.