Key facts
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the Trooping the Colour parade in London.
- The event marked the King's official birthday.
King and Queen cheered by crowds at Trooping the Colour
IN SHORT
Thousands gathered in London for King Charles III's official birthday parade, Trooping the Colour. The King and Queen rode in a carriage, and the Royal Family watched a military flypast from Buckingham Palace, while anti-monarchy protesters demonstrated.
Key Numbers
1,400members of the armed forces participating
200horses in the parade
400musicians involved
41gun salute fired
Who's Involved
King Charles III
attended Trooping the Colour for his official birthday
Queen Camilla
attended Trooping the Colour with King Charles III
Royal Family
watched the flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
subject of protesters' posters
Republic
anti-monarchy campaign group that protested
↳ Why This Matters
Trooping the Colour is a significant annual event in the UK, showcasing military tradition and the Royal Family's public role, while also highlighting ongoing debates about the monarchy.