In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday

Author: Ella KiplingPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Culture & Entertainment

In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday

The annual Trooping the Colour parade marked King Charles III's official birthday. King Charles and Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Red Arrows flypast. The parade set off from the palace, with the Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, and Duke of Edinburgh riding on horseback. Anti-monarchy protesters from the group Republic were present, shouting slogans.

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Thousands of people gathered in central London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark the King's official birthday. King Charles and Queen Camilla rode in an open-top carriage, followed by other royals. Eight-year-old Prince Louis behaved well on the Buckingham Palace balcony. The parade featured over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians.

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