Trooping the Colour 2024

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Bjorn Hoex, royal photographer and friend is in the United Kingdom and especially
in London to attend some wonderful royal events such as Trooping the Colour.




What is Trooping the Colour?

In the United Kingdom, Trooping the Colour is also known as the
"King's Birthday Parade" ("Queen's Birthday Parade" when the monarch
is female). 

First performed during the reign of King Charles II (1660–1685),
in 1748 it was decided that the parade of Trooping the Colour should
mark the official birthday of the Sovereign. 

In 1760, after the accession of King George III, it became an annual event.






Seamus, an Irish wolfhound, is the mascot of
the Irish Guards. 

Some history


Edward VII kept Trooping the Colour in May or June, because
of the vagaries of British weather (his actual birthday being in November).
It coincides with publication of the Birthday Honours List, and usually
takes place at Horse Guards Parade by St James's Park, London.
It is followed by a 41-gun salute at noon in Green Park, and a flypast
over Buckingham Palace, watched by the royal family from the Palace balcony.



The children of the Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis


King Charles and Queen Camilla




Since 1959, it has typically been held on a Saturday in June.
From 1979 to 2017 it was always held on the Saturday from 11 to 17 June; however,
in 2018 it was held on 9 June and in 2019 on 8 June. 

During 2020 and 2021, a modified ceremony took place at Windsor Castle,
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, Trooping the Colour was held on a Thursday, the date of 2 June
coinciding with the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation on 2 June 1953.

In 2023, Charles III's first birthday parade as monarch took place on 17 June and
in 2024 the Trooping of the Colour took place on 15 June 2024.


The Princess of Wales chatting to King Charles III 




This year it was very special because of the return of Catherine, Princess of Wales
after months of illness. 






As you can see on the pictures it was a lovely edition of Trooping the Colour. I want
to thank Bjorn Hoex for these amazing pictures! 

Location: London, UK

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