On June 13, 2026, the annual Trooping the Colour parade was held in London to mark King Charles III's official birthday. The event featured a military procession from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade, with the King and Queen Camilla participating.
The parade included over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians, showcasing traditional British pageantry. The King reviewed the troops from a carriage, as is customary for the monarch's official birthday celebration.
Trooping the Colour has been a tradition since the 18th century, originally serving as a way for soldiers to recognize their regiment's colors in battle. The event is held annually in June, regardless of the monarch's actual birth date.
