The Royal Family (some of them, anyway) were the star attraction for ‘Trooping the Colour’ in central London on Saturday.
The ceremony mark’s the King’s official birthday and King Charles III himself took part this year on horseback.
But entertaining the crowds were Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales, riding in a horse-drawn carriage with Catherine, Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla.
The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. More than 1,500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses took part in the event.
The day was also set to feature an aerial display with 70 aircraft joining a flypast. Crowds could expect to see the Red Arrows, as well as vintage aircraft including Spitfires and the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial flight, which includes the Hurricanes.
1. King Charles III
King Charles III rides back to Buckingham Palace after the King’s Birthday Parade. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
2. Catherine, Princess of Wales
Catherine, Princess of Wales, keeping a watchful eye. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
3. Welsh Guards
Members of the Welsh Guards perform on Horse Guards Parade for the King’s Birthday Parade. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
4. Household Division
A member of the Household Division at Trooping the Colour. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images