King Charles III, along with the British Royal Family, officially celebrated the King’s Official Birthday at the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony in London on June 13th. The annual event has marked the official birthday of the Monarch of the United Kingdom for more than 260 years, and this becomes Charles III’s fourth celebration.
Crowds gathered for the annual event to mark the King’s birthday. The parade set off from Buckingham Palace, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla Parker making their way in a carriage along The Mall to Horseguards’ Parade.
Members of the Royal Family watch the fly-past from the balcony of Buckingham Palace following The King’s Birthday Parade. pic.twitter.com/8wVWjca0FM
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 13, 2026
Prince William and the Duke of Edinburgh rode on horseback as royal colonels, while Kate Middleton and her children, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George travelled by carriage during this special occasion.
Following the Parade, members of the Royal Family returned to Buckingham Palace escorted by the Life Guards and The Blues and Royals. The Royal Family made a beautiful appearance on the e Balcony of Buckingham Palace to view the Royal Air Force Flypast, followed by the National Anthem, which marked another exciting King’s Official Birthday.
With thanks to the 1,400 members of the Armed Forces took part in today’s Trooping the Colour, and with special mention to the Grenadier Guards who trooped their new Colour. We salute you 🫡 pic.twitter.com/mzZor6IFe4
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 13, 2026
