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.
5. Super-fan
A royal super-fan poses at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace prior to the King’s Birthday Parade. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
6. Well-wishers
Members of the publis gathered along The Mall. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
7. George, Louis and Charlotte
Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte leave Buckingham Palace. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
8. Rocking
Royal Fan Andrew Thompson poses on The Mall prior to the King’s Birthday Parade. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images