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To mark the second of the Queen's two birthdays (this is the official one, her actual birthday is on 21st April), Trooping the Colour presents a vibrant display of ceremony and military history. It's a spectacular piece of pageantry but also a timely reminder of the role of the armed forces who are - in theory at least - under the Queen's control. Hundreds of well-disciplined soldiers in full dress uniform march past at the Horse Guards Parade, and a different Battalion gives the Royal Salute each year, all accompanied by stirring military music from the massed bands. If you want to avoid the crush you can see the Horse Guards practicing for the grand parade at two smaller rehearsals in the days leading up to the grand event - namely the Colonel's Review on Saturday 30th May 2009 and The Major General's Review on Saturday 6th June 2009.
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Alternative
Exhibitions Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Event |
| New Year's Eve Fireworks 2009 |
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London Eye,
South Bank,
SE1
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6 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| The annual New Year's Eve Fireworks display, launched from the foot of the London Eye and from rafts on the Thames, is visible from most ...More...
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| London Event |
| World Press Photo |
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Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall,
Belvedere Road,
SE1
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10 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| American photographer Anthony Suau is the winner of the World Press Photo of the Year 2008 and you can see his award-winning photograph along with ...More...
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Local
Event Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Event |
| New Year's Day Parade |
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Parliament Square,
Westminster Bridge,
SW1P
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4 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| On 1st January 2010 London welcomes the New Year in with an American-style parade, with extravagant floats, marching bands from around the country and beyond, ...More...
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| London Event |
| Westminster Abbey Midnight Mass, Christmas Carols & Services |
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Westminster Abbey,
Dean's Yard,
SW1P
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7 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| Pack inside one of London's most famous landmarks for an old-fashioned service to take you right through to Christmas Day. Westminster Abbey has been at ...More...
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Local
Hotels Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Hotels |
| The Royal Horseguards - A Guoman Hotel |
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Whitehall Court,
London,
SW1A2EJ
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5 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| Emulating the style of a French chateau, this grand Victorian residence, built in 1884, occupies a prime location within Westminster. It’s worth staying at the ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Citadines Trafalgar Square |
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18-21
Northumberland Avenue,
London,
WC2N
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8 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| If you want to truly soak up the effervescent vibrancy of the West End, with all the family we recommend Citadines Trafalgar Square. The ...More...
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Local
Entertainment Near Trooping the Colour |
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Local
Sights and Attractions Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Horse Guards Parade |
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Whitehall,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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0 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| Horse Guards Parade is the setting for various military ceremonies throughout the year including the Trooping the Colour which marks the Queen's official birthday. At the ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Westminster Bridge |
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Victoria Embankment,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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2 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| Westminster Bridge lies on the Thames between the Houses of Parliament and County Hall with the delights of the Southbank Centre and the National Theatre ...More...
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Local
Shopping Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Shopping |
| Davenports Magic Shop |
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7
Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N
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11 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Lock & Co |
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St James's Street,
St James's,
London,
SW1A
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14 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| Founded in 1676, for centuries Lock & Co. has been the place to shop for a top hat if you're off to Ascot. The quaint ...More...
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Local
Dining Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Dining |
| Inn the Park - St James's Park |
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St James's Park,
St James's,
London,
SW1A2BJ
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5 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| Inn the Park (unfortunate name) is the brainchild of famed restaurateur Oliver Peyton, his idea being to cook up quality alternatives to the soggy sandwiches ...More...
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| London Dining |
| The Cinnamon Club |
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The Old Westminster Library,
30
Great Smith Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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9 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| Iqbal Wahhab's grand venture in the magnificent Old Westminster Library has a dignified, traditional vibe. The imposing setting of The Cinnamon Club is the height ...More...
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Local
Education Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Education |
| Lamai Cookery School |
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Venues across London,
Soho,
London,
WC2H
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14 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| Thai food is the cuisine of the moment - green curries, red curries, satays, are everywhere. To the uninitiated,it's very difficult to recreate at home. ...More...
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Local
Leisure Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Leisure |
| St James's Park |
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Horse Guards Road,
St James's,
London,
SW1A
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5 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| St James's Park, along with Green Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, forms an unbroken line of greenery that stretches over three ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| LA Fitness |
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4-12
Rex House Regent Street,
St James's,
London,
SW1Y
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12 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| An international chain of health and fitness clubs that has a number of sites across London. Facilities vary across clubs, all have well stocked gyms ...More...
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Local
Pubs Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Pubs |
| The Sherlock Holmes |
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10
Northumberland Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N
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8 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| Part Victorian pub, part museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth.
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the ...More...
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Local
Nightlife Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Nightlife |
| The Island |
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180/182
Hungerford Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N5NG
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9 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| One of the West End's finest dance music venues, The Island manages to keep the drunken Soho crowds away by being exceedingly well concealed in ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| Heaven |
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Underthe Arches,
Villiers Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N
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9 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| London's most famous gay club is a vast labyrinth of dancefloors, bars, cafes and shops. This is the kind of place where it's perfectly ok- ...More...
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Local
Business Near Trooping the Colour |
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| London Business |
| Banqueting House |
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Whitehall,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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3 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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| London Business |
| One Whitehall Place at The Royal Horseguards |
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Westminster,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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3 minutes distance from Trooping the Colour
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