Prince William made a striking appearance at Trooping the Colour 2026 as he rode on horseback through central London in full military uniform. The Prince of Wales took part in the ceremonial parade celebrating King Charles’ official birthday, riding alongside other senior royals during the traditional procession to Horse Guards Parade.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis delighted royal fans by waving to gathered crowds during their high-profile appearance at Trooping the Colour on June 13. Traveling down The Mall in the traditional Ascot Landau carriage, the young royals joined their mother, Princess of Wales, to celebrate the official birthday of King Charles III.
King Charles led the British royal family onto the central balcony of Buckingham Palace on June 13 for the grand finale of his annual official birthday parade, Trooping the Colour. The 77-year-old monarch waved to tens of thousands of well-wishers packed along the iconic Mall. The appearance served as the culmination of a massive display of military pageantry that featured over 1,350 soldiers, 200 horses, and 300 musicians.
The Princess of Wales made a graceful and elegant appearance in a striking blue ensemble as she arrived at the annual Trooping the Colour parade. The royal event, held in London, celebrates the official birthday of the British Monarch.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in a traditional carriage during the grand Trooping the Colour ceremony held on June 13, 2026, in London. The annual parade marks the official birthday of the British Monarch.
Prince William shared a light-hearted moment during a visit to Norfolk Blood Bikes after unveiling a medical response car named in his honour. The Prince of Wales laughed that people might assume “he’s in there” whenever they spot the vehicle out on the road.
Prince William was spotted arriving in rainy Norfolk for a solo engagement focused on mental health awareness. Despite the gloomy weather, the Prince of Wales appeared in good spirits as he visited the charity and continued his long-standing work supporting mental health initiatives.
Prince William has revealed that he still occasionally rides motorcycles “quietly” and “in disguise,” despite previously stepping back from the hobby after becoming a father. The Prince of Wales made the candid confession during a recent visit to Norfolk Blood Bikes, reigniting attention around Princess Catherine’s past admission that his love of motorcycles “fills her with horror.”
Trooping the Colour is one of the biggest events in the royal calendar, but several well-known members of the Royal Family are expected to miss this year’s celebrations. From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Lady Louise and Peter Phillips, the annual parade could look noticeably different without some familiar faces.
Prince Louis once again proved why he is one of the Royal Family’s biggest scene-stealers during Trooping the Colour 2022. As an aircraft roared over Buckingham Palace during the traditional flypast, the young royal’s hilarious facial expressions instantly went viral and became one of the most talked-about moments from the celebration.
Princess Anne made a graceful arrival at a recent London reception hosted for members of Team GB who competed in the 1976 Olympic Games. The Princess Royal, who serves as Patron of the GB Olympians Association, looked elegant and composed as she greeted guests at The Lansdowne Club.
Prince Louis has turned Trooping the Colour into his own unforgettable show. From adorable royal waves during his 2019 debut to hilarious facial expressions, playful balcony antics, and viral moments that stole headlines, the young prince has become a fan favorite over the years.
King Charles is facing an emotional balancing act after the death of Lady Pamela Hicks, Queen Elizabeth II’s former lady-in-waiting and one of the monarch’s closest relatives. Her funeral is set to take place on the exact same day as Trooping the Color, forcing the King to juggle one of the biggest royal events of the year with a deeply personal family loss.