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A vibrant display of ceremony and military history, Trooping the Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, marks the second of the Queen's two birthdays (this is the official one, her actual birthday is on 21st April). It's a spectacular piece of pageantry but also a 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. On the same day, a 41-Gun Royal Salute takes place in Green Park at 12.52pm and there's a 62-Gun salute at the Tower Of London at 1pm. But if you want to avoid the crush at the Mall, 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 Major General's Review on the Saturday before and the Colonel's Review on the Saturday two weeks before the Trooping of the Colour. TICKETS: The Ballot for tickets for seated stands around Horse Guards Parade opens in January and closes in February. Applications should be made in writing, during January and February only, enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope to: Brigade Major, HQ Household Division, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX.
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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 heart of Whitehall, it was the traditional entrance to the Royal Palaces and is still guarded by mounted sentries from the Queen's Household Cavalry. More about Horse Guards Parade
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Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | Same location as Trooping the Colour
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The Major General's ReviewThe Major General's ReviewUp to 1,450 soldiers and 400 musicians line up on Horse Guards Parade as The Major General's Review takes place two weeks before the Trooping of the Colour, held to mark The Queen's official birthday. It's the first of two rehearsal reviews carried out in the weeks before the birthday parade. Even if you haven't booked tickets you can still see som2019-05-25T00:00:00+01002019-05-25T00:00:00+0100
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PRICING £5 (Seated), £2 (Standing)
DATES Saturday 25th May 2019
VENUE Horse Guards Parade
Up to 1,450 soldiers and 400 musicians line up on Horse Guards Parade as The Major General's Review takes place two weeks before the Trooping of the Colour, held to mark The Queen's official birthday. It's the first of two rehearsal reviews carried out in the weeks before the birthday parade. Even if you haven't booked tickets you can still see som... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Animal Shows
PRICING £10 (Standing), £2 (Seated)
DATES Saturday 1st June 2019
VENUE Horse Guards Parade
The Colonel's Review which takes place at Horse Guards Parade a week before the actual The Queen's official birthday parade is the second of two rehearsal reviews carried out in the weeks before the Trooping of the Colour, held to mark The Queen's birthday. Up to 1,450 soldiers and 400 musicians from the Massed Bands are inspected by His Royal High... More about this event
event > Kids Events
PRICING £20-£45
DATES Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th June 2019 - 8pm-9.40pm
VENUE Horse Guards Parade
The Household Division's Beating Retreat - a spectacular evening pageant of music and military precision drill, including horses, cannon and fireworks. This year we commemorate the bonds of friendship that thrive between the Commonwealth countries.
Trooping the ColourTrooping the ColourA vibrant display of ceremony and military history, Trooping the Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, marks the second of the Queen's two birthdays (this is the official one, her actual birthday is on 21st April). It's a spectacular piece of pageantry but also a reminder of the role of the armed forces who are - in theory, at least - 2019-06-08T00:00:00+01002019-06-08T00:00:00+0100
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PRICING £40 (seated), £5 (standing), Free to watch from the Mall
DATES Saturday 8th June 2019
VENUE Horse Guards Parade
A vibrant display of ceremony and military history, Trooping the Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, marks the second of the Queen's two birthdays (this is the official one, her actual birthday is on 21st April). It's a spectacular piece of pageantry but also a reminder of the role of the armed forces who are - in theory, at least - ... More about this event
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