The British royals will step out for the military parade in London
Trooping the Colour, 75, will participate in the procession, but amid his ongoing cancer treatment, he will ride in a carriage rather than on horseback.In 2023, the King took part in his birthday parade of his reign, becoming the first monarch to ride on horseback since Queen Elizabeth II last did in 1986.
It will see over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together in a great display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare to mark the Sovereign's official birthday.The ceremony dates back to the early eighteenth century or earlier, when the colours of the battalion were carried down the ranks so that they could be seen and recognised by the soldiers.
Since the start of Charles' reign, only senior working royals have participated in Trooping the Colour and appeared on the balcony. During Queen Elizabeth II's reign, she would often invite extended members of her family.Last year, the King was joined on horseback by the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess Anne's husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, also took part in the procession, riding in a separate carriage.Typically, male members of the royal family are dressed in military uniform, while ladies wear day dress and a hat.Kate looked beautiful in green last year to symbolise her role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards
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