Trooping the Color is a very special event in the royal calendar. Every year, members of the royal family gather to watch a spectacular parade of hundreds of soldiers, horses and musicians as part of the official celebration of the monarch’s birthday.
Trooping the Color 2023 will be an event to remember as it marks King Charles’ first official birthday celebration since his coronation last month. Although the newly crowned king celebrates his birthday in November, the king (74) will follow long-standing royal tradition and mark his official birthday on Saturday, June 17 with a Parade was held in London.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis launch the carriage at Trooping 2022.
Royal fans love to watch Trooping the Color celebrations on television as the special event often features spectacular fashion shows and touching moments between members of the royal family in addition to pomp and glamour. ceremonial parade.
And royal followers abroad are equally interested in the act. So how can royal followers outside the UK get in on the action? Here are all the details you need.
© Chris Jackson Trooping the Color 2022 as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
How to watch Trooping the Color in the US
For non-UK fans, the best way to watch Trooping of the Color is online via a YouTube live stream. In 2022, as Trooping the Color took place in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, many news outlets broadcast the parade online for people around the world to enjoy.
In the UK, the show will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. If you have access to a secure VPN, you will be able to watch channels from abroad.
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© GettyPrincess Royal during the Trooping the Color parade on June 2, 2022
However, watch out for self-reported news channels based in the US. As for the platinum celebration, ABC’s Good Morning America aired its own coverage of the event, so fans can expect similar news this year.
When is Trooping the Color?
The Trooping of the Color parade officially begins at 10 a.m. local time and lasts until just after noon GMT. That means viewers in the US can watch between 5 a.m. EST and 2 a.m. pacific time.
After the parade is over, the royal family returns to Buckingham Palace to watch the RAF fly over, which usually takes place around 1pm local time.
© GettyGeorge, Charlotte and Louis launch carriage in 2022.
Why does the king have two birthdays?
Since 1748, a reigning monarch has often had two birthday celebrations when their actual birthdays do not fall in the summer months. In true British style, it can be properly organized when the weather is better. The tradition begins with George II. who, like King Charles III, was born in November, and therefore decided to associate his birthday with the annual Parade.
To properly celebrate the monarch’s birthday with the Departure and Birthday Parade, good weather was essential, so decided to hold the celebration in June when the sun is more likely. This year it will be held on Saturday, June 17.
© GettyPrincess Kate and Queen Camilla previously shared a carriage for Trooping The Colour, see here in 2022.
What will happen at Trooping the Colour?
Not only can fans expect to see an epic parade, but they can also look forward to seeing various members of the royal family make a full appearance for the event.
His Majesty’s family members are expected to attend, including his siblings Princess Anne and Prince Edward and their spouses, as well as relatives of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra.
© GettyMeghan Markle at Trooping the Color 2018
Trooping the Color is always a big day for fashion. In previous years, fans have marveled at the stunning outfits worn by the Princess of Wales, Duchess of Sussex and Duchess of Edinburgh, among others, as they attended the celebrations held. office in London.
This is also an opportunity for royal fans to see the royal babies. In 2022, Prince William and Princess Kate’s three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, debuted their carriages with lovely elegant looks as they rode in the parade.
Also last year, there was a hilarious moment when Prince Louis cheekily covered his ears as the plane flew over Buckingham Palace. Another memorable moment was in 2018 when Savannah Phillips, daughter of Peter Phillip, jokingly put her hand over the mouth of Prince George, her cousin.
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