Trooping the Colour is a significant event in the royal calendar, marking King Charles's public summer birthday celebration. Although his actual birthday is in November, the ceremonial event takes place in June, filled with military traditions and royal appearances.
What Time Does Trooping the Colour Start?
The day's events are executed with precision. Coverage begins at 10am as troops and bands gather at Horse Guards in central London. Here is the full schedule:
- 10:45am: The Royal Procession begins from Buckingham Palace, traveling down The Mall to Horse Guards Parade. King Charles is joined by Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Princess Anne, and others, traveling by royal carriage.
- 11am: The Royal Salute takes place. King Charles joins thousands of soldiers and musicians. Simultaneously, the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fires a 41-gun salute in Green Park.
- 11:05am-12pm: The Trooping the Colour ceremony includes the King's inspection, Massed Bands, and Foot Guards marching past.
- 12:20pm: The royal procession returns to Buckingham Palace, with King Charles at the head of his Guards.
- 12:55pm: The royal family gathers on the Buckingham Palace balcony to wave to crowds.
- 1pm: The Red Arrows flyover marks the end of the celebrations.
What Time is the Red Arrows Flyover?
The Red Arrows flyover is scheduled for 1pm, providing a spectacular finale to the birthday celebrations.
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