All About Trooping the Colour on Second Saturday in June – The Spectacular British Military Parade
Trooping the Colour is an iconic British military parade that takes place on the second Saturday of June every year. It is a grand celebration that showcases the traditions and heritage of the British Armed Forces, and is a significant event in the royal calendar. The parade is also known as the Queen’s Birthday Parade, as it marks the official birthday of the reigning monarch. This year, Trooping the Colour will be held on 12th June 2021.
The origins of Trooping the Colour date back to the 17th century, during the reign of King Charles II.
The parade involves over 1400 troops, 200 horses and 200 musicians parading through central London.
The British royal family is a prominent part of Trooping the Colour, with the Queen being the central figure.
The Queen has attended all but two Trooping the Colour parades during her reign.
The parade starts from Buckingham Palace and moves down The Mall to Horse Guards Parade.
The streets are lined with thousands of spectators who come to witness this extravagant display.
After the parade, the royal family gathers on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a flypast by the Royal Air Force.
The magnificent display of precision and discipline by the military personnel is a sight to behold.
The parade is a symbol of the unity and loyalty of the British armed forces to their monarch.
The event is steeped in tradition, with the soldiers wearing red tunics and bearskin hats.
The regiments taking part in the parade include the Household Cavalry, the Regiment of Royal Horse Guards and the Life Guards.
The first rehearsal for Trooping the Colour takes place in May and is called the Major General’s Review.
The final rehearsal, known as the Colonel’s Review, takes place a week before the actual parade.
The trooping of the Sovereign’s Colour, a large ceremonial flag, is the highlight of the day.
The Colour is trooped down the ranks of the battalion by the regiment’s Colourman, who carries the flag with great pride.
The Colour is then paraded through the ranks of soldiers, saluted by the Queen and members of the royal family.
The parade concludes with the soldiers marching back to Buckingham Palace, accompanied by the music of the bands.
Trooping the Colour represents the strong bond between the British Army, the royal family and the nation.
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