"Trooping the Colour" Celebrations with the British Regal Clan
Aristocrats Gather on Palace Terrace - Aristocrats convene on the balcony of the grand palace
Let's take a peek at the grand spectacle that unfolded on the second weekend in June, where the British Royals graced the balcony of Buckingham Palace, witnessing the thrilling Royal Air Force flypast and greeting the boisterous crowd. King Charles III (76), adorned in military uniform with a black armband, was joined by his spouse Queen Camilla (77) in a radiant white outfit, both commemorating the victims of the Air-India disaster.
A Spectacle of Royal Coordination
Next in line were Prince William (42), also in military garb and an armband, along with his brood. The sons, Prince George (11) and Prince Louis (7), donned matching dark blue suits and red ties, whereas wife Princess Kate (43) and daughter Princess Charlotte (10) chose complementary turquoise hues - Kate in an elegant coat dress by Catherine Walker and Charlotte in a dress boasting a slightly lighter shade.
Moreover, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Sophie; Princess Anne with Sir Timothy Laurence; the Duke of Gloucester with his wife; and Prince Michael of Kent graced the balcony too, with Sophie opting for a dark green ensemble.
Moment of Silence and Family Ties
Before setting foot on the balcony, the royal family members observed a moment of silence for the tragedy in Ahmedabad, India, that had struck two days prior. The young royals - George, Charlotte, and Louis - were photographed with bowed heads and folded hands.
Earlier, the family members embarked on their journey to Buckingham Palace, riding carriages or horses, and were warmly cheered by thousands of spectators down the route, but escorted by "Not my King" protests as well.
Stepping onto the balcony marked the height of celebrations for "Trooping the Colour", the monarch's official birthday parade. Every year, this event is held on the second weekend in June, ensuring excellent weather for the special day.
- King Charles
- Princess Kate
- Calendar of Events
- Notable Appearances
- Prince George
- Royal Air Force
- Camilla
- Prince William
Intriguing tidbits:- This year's Trooping the Colour marked Charles' third time attending as king[5].- Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte made a stylish appearance in coordinated aqua outfits[4].
- King Charles, Duke of Cornwall, and Duchess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, deliberated the term calendar for their upcoming royal engagements on a weekend during their post-trooping the colour celebrations at Buckingham Palace.
- Amidst their scheduled events, the royal family made notable appearances at entertainment events, rubbing shoulders with celebrities, further increasing the intrigue surrounding the British Regal Clan.
