King Charles has made a decision on his Trooping the Colour appearance

Amidst his ongoing cancer treatment, The King has finalized his role for next month's Trooping the Colour ceremony.


Pop Culture & Art May 30, 2024

King Charles is set to participate in the upcoming Trooping the Colour ceremony next month, putting an end to speculation regarding his role, the Mirror has reported.

The event, which serves as the Sovereign's birthday parade, is scheduled for June 15 in London and typically features the Royal Family gathering on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following a grand display of military pageantry.

Previously, there were questions about whether King Charles, 75, who has returned to public duties while undergoing treatment for cancer, would partake in the ceremony on horseback. 

According to the Mirror, the King will inspect the troops from a carriage rather than riding a horse.

During the ceremony, King Charles will conduct reviews while seated alongside Queen Camilla in an Ascot Landau carriage. 

This departure from last year's protocol, where King Charles inspected the troops on horseback, follows guidance from Buckingham Palace emphasizing adaptations to the King's engagements based on medical advice.

Additionally, it was announced that Princess Kate, who is undergoing her own cancer treatment, will not take the salute at the Colonel's Review on June 8, the Mirror noted.

Lieutenant General James Bucknall, KCB, CBE, will stand in for Princess Kate, continuing a tradition he has upheld since 2009.

Despite concerns over potential disruptions due to the General Election, the Trooping the Colour celebration is proceeding as planned. 

The event will conclude with a balcony appearance by the royals and an impressive flypast by the RAF.

However, this year's balcony gathering will exclude non-working members of the Royal Family, aligning with the protocol observed during the previous Trooping the Colour. 

This means there will be no balcony presence for individuals like Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, as well as Lady Louise Windsor and James, the Earl of Wessex.

Trooping the Colour, an event steeped in tradition, has marked the official birthday of the reigning monarch for over 260 years. 

It showcases elaborate military drills, featuring hundreds of soldiers, horses, and musicians performing to military music, making it a spectacle not to be missed.

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