King Charles III

A pat down the neck for Noble as The King congratulates his Mountie on a job well done

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17th June 2023
The King was pictured giving his mare, Noble, a pat down the neck on Saturday after the duo returned to Buckingham Palace following the Birthday Parade. Noble, a seven-year-old mare, was gifted to The King by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police earlier this year. Saturday was the first time she had performed at such a high profile event, and she was tasked with carrying none other than the…
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The Edinburghs

Prince Edward rides on horseback at Trooping the Colour for the first time

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17th June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh has taken part in The King’s Birthday Parade on horseback for the first time. In his role as Colonel of the London Guards, the Prince took part in the procession alongside King Charles, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal who were also mounted. The London Guards is the army reserve battalion of the Guards Division. It was formed in May 2022, with Prince…
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British Royals

Stars of stage, screen and the airwaves recognised in the King's Birthday Honours

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17th June 2023
Some of the best known actors in the United Kingdom have been recognised in the first King’s Birthday Honours List of the reign of Charles III. Ahead of Trooping the Colour, the celebration of the Sovereign’s Official Birthday, the Honours List has been revealed. Celia Imrie, star of stage and screen, is made a CBE for services to drama. Kenneth Cranham, whose career includes…
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Queen Camilla

The Queen appoints a horse to carry the rank of Major - the first mare to ever hold the honour

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16th June 2023
The Queen has made a Welsh mare the first ever female horse to be named a Household Cavalry Drum Horse. The Shire Horse, who was named Juno by Queen Camilla, will lead the mounted parade at the the King’s birthday parade on Saturday. This is the first time that a mare has ever held such an honour. The horse was formerly called Willa Rose, however, when meeting the mare at Clarence…
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