Royal pomp and circumstance

On June 14, 2025, both sides of the Atlantic witnessed a parade in the nation's capital. In the UK, where it was a truly royal parade, the British Royal family put on a great spectacle.

Trooping the Colours 2025

Each year, to celebrate the monarch's birthday, a royal parade marches round central London and it's a great moment for the people to see the royals out in public. With the past years being marked by health problems, this royal family celebration was a key moment that thousands of the British public came to admire.

A beautiful day

The date is chosen to avoid bad weather, not because it is actually King Charles' birthday. The day started off with a great deal of expectation - the sun was shining and everyone was looking forward to seeing the Royal family together again. The weather held out, unlike last year's event when it poured with rain!

Another year to catch a glimpse of Kate

Catherine, Princess of Wales, returned to the Trooping the Colour celebration last year, after being treated for cancer. This year, it was a joy to see the future Queen of England out in bright colours and beaming her contagious smile.

The Brits supporting the monarchy

Fans flocked to the centre of London to catch a glimpse of the royals and cheer on as they made their way to Buckingham Palace. As always, the Brits pulled out all the stops on the 14th June with decorations, flags, costumes and cardboard cut-outs.

A royal parade

Over 1,400 officers and men of the Household Division paraded before their monarch and commander-in-chief. The entourage went marching from Buckingham Palace along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade and back.

One poignant change this year

This year, in a rare request, the King wanted to include an aspect that paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the awful recent plane crash that took 241 lives.

King requested a moment of silence

"The King has requested amendments to the Trooping the Colour programme as a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy," the palace spokesperson added.

With the greatest respect and loss

A minute’s silence was observed during the parade, and key members of the Royal Family participating in the procession wore black armbands.

Key royals on horseback

The Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal went on horseback as is tradition.

Horse-drawn carriages

The ladies, children, and the King went by horse-drawn carriage. The King also rode in a carriage last year. He has done so since his cancer diagnosis.

The young Wales children

People cheered to see the second in line to the throne, Prince George, his sister, Princess Charlotte, and their younger brother, Prince Louis, travelling in their carriages.

Prince George

Prince George sported a shorter haircut this year, and, of course, a year at this age can make a huge difference in physical features. He looked much older and responsible for the 2025 Troping the Colour.

Princess Charlotte

The young Princess wore a beautiful shade of aqua that resembled her mother's choice of colour. She also wore a diamond horseshoe brooch that she had worn at Queen Elizabeth's funeral in September 2022. It was a gift from the late monarch to her great-granddaughter.

Prince Louis

Also looking a little older was the youngest of the three, Prince Louis. Always remembered for his cheeky and adorably fun nature, the little Prince was well-behaved and seemed to enjoy the spectacle.

The parade continued down the mall

Over 200 horses were in line and cheers were boldly heard on the route by the British public, waving flags and applauding as the horses and carriages rode past.

A few controversies

As at every large royal event, there were protesters with bright yellow signs against the monarchy. This year, there were also phrases such as 'Ditch the Duchies'.

Made it to the balcony

The royals made it to the balcony, and the fly-past was on schedule. It was a joy for many to see the royals all together again in this iconic location.

Also on the balcony

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke of Kent and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence also joined on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. This year, however, Lady Louise, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, did not appear as she had in 2024.

The flypast

The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, perform a flypast over Buckingham Palace every year. This year, however, a statement was made for sustainability. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team used a mix of approximately 40% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with conventional jet fuel for propulsion, and renewable Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for its smoke trails. This is believed to be the first time a national aerobatic team has simultaneously used two eco-friendly fuels.

Entrancing

The spectacular vision of these air crafts flying over London is a sight to behold and we love this photo of the three Wales children taking in the moment.