In Pictures: King marks official birthday on horseback for Trooping the Colour

The military spectacle saw the most prestigious regiments in the British Army honouring their Colonel in Chief.

Published Jun 17, 2023

Last updated Jun 17, 2023

Pomp and pageantry were on display as Charles marked his first official birthday as King.

The military spectacle saw the most prestigious regiments in the British Army honouring their Colonel in Chief who rode on horseback from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade, flanked by his siblings the Princess Royal and Duke of Edinburgh and his son the Prince of Wales.

Charles steadies his horse during the procession along The Mall (Yui Mok/PA)

Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales travelled in a carriage with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

From left, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte ride in a carriage (Aaron Chown/PA)

Trooping the Colour — The Duchess of Edinburgh travelled to the ceremony with Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Princess Royal’s husband (Aaron Chown/PA)

The royal family watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace (Yui PA)

Members of the Household Cavalry on The Mall — The Household Cavalry were mounted on horseback wearing their plumed helmets (Victoria Jones/PA)