The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with the Queen Consort have been appointed new roles for Trooping the Colour 2023
December 22, 2022 - 00:10 GMT Danielle Stacey The Princess of Wales has become Colonel of the Irish Guards, a role previously held by her husband, Buckingham Palace has announced.
This role was previously held by the Duke of York and has been vacant since he was stripped of his royal titles in January 2022. The royal family gathered on the balcony for the late Queen's last paradeKing Charles and Prince William will ride on horseback during the display next June, while other members of the royal family, including Camilla and Kate, will watch the procession from carriages and the Buckingham Palace balcony.
The large-scale event has marked the monarch’s official birthday for over 260 years, and will see over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians take part in the display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare.
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