What time is Trooping the Colour in London today?
This is your guide to the King’s birthday parade in London today (June 14th)
Every June, London buzzes with regal pomp as Trooping the Colour marks the monarch’s official birthday.
In 2025, this spectacular ceremony dazzles on Saturday 14 June, with the parade kicking off at 10:30 am on Horse Guards Parade and concluding around 12:25 pm, followed by the iconic RAF fly‑past at 1pm.
You can find out more about the parade route and flypast by clicking here.
A beloved tradition since 1748, Trooping the Colour blends centuries-old military precision with royal pageantry, drawing thousands of spectators to The Mall and millions watching live on BBC One and iPlayer.
First practised in the reign of Charles II, the ceremony involves Household Division guards trooping their regimental colour, a practice formalised during King George II’s era.
In recent years, Trooping the Colour has adapted with the tides of circumstance. In 2023, King Charles III revived the horseback tradition for the first time since 1986, inspecting troops mounted in full military regalia.
Then in 2024, he participated from a carriage due to cancer treatment. This year, Charles will again take the salute from a carriage, continuing a sensitive approach amid his ongoing treatment.
Whether you’re planning your front‑row spot along The Mall or tuning in on BBC, set your alarm—and don’t miss the military bands, stirring cavalry, and that breathtaking fly‑past.