British Royals

What is Trooping the Colour?

King Charles III will preside over his first Trooping of Colour as Sovereign on June 17th 2023. What is this historic ceremony held every year? Trooping the Colour is a centuries-old ceremony where a specific regiment presents its colours to the Monarch. The colours, the regiment’s flag, were historically a rallying point for troops when in battle. Each year, one of the five Foot Guards…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Prince William sends personal thanks to soldiers who carried out Colonel's Review in intense heat

The Prince of Wales carried out the Colonel’s Review ahead of next weekend’s Trooping the Colour. The week before Trooping the Colour is the final rehearsal for that year’s trooping regiment. This year, the Welsh Guards have the honour of trooping their colour at the official birthday celebration for King Charles III—the first of his reign. The Kensington Royal social accounts shared…
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The Kents

The Duchess of Kent carries out rare public official engagement to support young people in music

The Duchess of Kent has hosted a special concert, celebrating her love of music and encouragement for young performers. The Duchess, along with her husband, attended a reception and concert at St. James’ Palace supporting the work of the charity, Future Talent The Duchess of Kent helped to cofound Future Talent, a not-for-profit organisation that offers support to young people who…
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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla makes a poignant tribute to her father as she takes on new military role

Queen Camilla has taken on a new military role and revealed that it’s one her father, Major Bruce Shand, always hoped would come her way. Her Majesty has been announced as the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Lancers, her father’s old regiment. And as she welcomed veterans to Clarence House to mark her appointment, she said ”I think it was always my father’s great…
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