Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive by car at Trooping The Colour 2026
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Trooping the Colour in pictures as crowds gather to celebrate King's birthday

by · Manchester Evening News

The celebrations get underway

Musicians from the Massed Bands of the Household Division parade.
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The royals begin to arrive at Whitehall

Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and their children arrive at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour.
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Thousands are expected to descend on Whitehall today for the annual event

Crowds gather ahead of Trooping The Colour.
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More members of the monarchy arrive for the ceremony

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrive ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
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The national celebration is one of the highlights of the royal calendar

Members of the UK military march along The Mall.
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Weeks of practice comes to fruition today

The band of the Coldstream Guards on The Mall.
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