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, 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 practising for the grand parade at two smaller rehearsals in the days leading up to the grand event - namely the Colonel's Review (June 7th, 10.30am) and The Major Generals Review on May 31st at 11am.
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Trooping the Colour
Often cited as the ceremonial event of the year, the Trooping the Colour marks the 'official' birthday of the Queen. Her actual birthday... More
Trooping the Colour
Horse Guards Parade, SW1A 2AX
13th June 2009
To mark the second of the Queen's two birthdays (this is the official one, her actual birthday... More
Trooping the Colour
Horse Guards Parade, SW1A 2AX
14th June 2008
To mark the second of the Queen's two birthdays (this is the official one, her actual birthday... More
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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, 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 practising for the grand parade at two smaller rehearsals in the days leading up to the grand event - namely the Colonel's Review (June 7th, 10.30am) and The Major Generals Review on May 31st at 11am.
