Trooping the Colour
Military ceremony in the British Army and other Commonwealth militaries
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Trooping the Colour is a ceremonial event performed every year on Horse Guards Parade in London, United Kingdom, by regiments of Household Division, to celebrate the official birthday of the British sovereign. It is also known as the Sovereign's Birthday Parade. Similar events are held in other countries of the Commonwealth. In the UK, it is, with the State Opening of Parliament, one of the biggest events of the ceremonial calendar, and watched by millions on TV and on the streets of London.
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The many faces of Prince Louis at Trooping the Colour Prince Louis has marked his grandfather's first official birthday as monarch with a series of funny faces and antics fit for a King.Sky News - Published | |
King to become first monarch in decades to ride on horseback during Trooping the Colour The King will become the first monarch in more than 30 years to take part in Trooping the Colour on horseback this morning.Sky News - Published | |
Prince William oversees Trooping the Colour preparations ahead of the Queen's birthday next week The Duke of Cambridge led the full dress rehearsal today during final preparations for the Trooping the Colour ahead of the Queen's birthday next week.Sky News - Published | |
'We were all in shock': Family left 'shaken up' after seeing part of stand collapse at Trooping the Colour rehearsal Witnesses have shared their shock at seeing part of a stand collapse during a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, which left five people injured.Sky News - Published | |
Injuries after stand collapses at Trooping the Colour rehearsal Two people have been taken to hospital after part of a stand collapsed during a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour.Sky News - Published | |
'Mini' COVID-restricted Queen's birthday parade takes place at Windsor Castle For the second year running, the Queen's official birthday has been marked by an event dubbed a mini Trooping the Colour at Windsor Castle.Sky News - Published | |
