Trooping the Colour RAF flypast 2025: What time and where to watch annual flypast in London

London is set to be at the centre of The King’s birthday celebrations this weekend which will include a special RAF flypast.

A large formation of military aircraft will be visible in the city’s skies this Saturday (June 14) for the Trooping the Colour as King Charles III celebrates his official birthday.

The flypast is expected to travel over Buckingham Palace around 1pm on the day when the royal family usually watch from the iconic Palace balcony.

During its journey to the royal landmark, the flypast will be visible across the city.

Here’s when to look out for the 2025 Trooping the Colour RAF flypast this weekend.

What time will the 2025 Trooping the Colour RAF flypast be visible in London?

The King’s Birthday fly past is expected to be visible in London’s skies starting from the east of the city into the centre between 12.40pm and 1.25pm before it reaches Buckingham Palace.

According to the website Military Airshows, after its overfly of the royal landmark, the formation is expected to head over the west and north west of the city, which will be visible between 1pm and 1.40pm.

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