Princess Kate: She drives up to Buckingham Palace with her family in the car.Image: keystone
The birthday parade for King Charles III will take place in London on Saturday. instead of. The high-ranking members show themselves on this occasion.
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In June there is a big celebration in honor of the British monarch: the birthday parade for King Charles III takes place in London on the second Saturday. instead – the “Trooping the Color”. In the presence of numerous guests, 1,400 soldiers and more than 400 musicians will perform. In addition to the king and his wife, Queen Camilla, the rest of the high-ranking royals also appear.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla drive up in the carriage.Image: keystone
It is traditional for the royal family to travel to Buckingham Palace to board carriages and be taken to the parade ground. Footage captures how heir to the throne Prince William arrives with his family. Fans can take a first look at his wife Princess Kate and their children. The five royals are among the most popular members of the court.
Princess Kate and Prince George at the birthday parade.Image: keystone
Kate then sat down in the carriage next to her youngest son, Prince Louis. Opposite them sat daughter Princess Charlotte and son Prince George, the latter being second in line to the throne behind his father William. When she arrived at the parade ground, Kate took a seat on a small stand next to the royal couple. Meanwhile, her husband will appear on horseback in official military uniform and will be part of the program.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte at the birthday parade.Image: keystone
At the end of the celebrations, the Royal Family appears together on the balcony of Buckingham Palace while the Royal Air Force aerobatic team flies past above their heads.
In fact, June 13th is not actually the king’s birthday. Charles III won’t be 78 until November. However, it is traditional to celebrate the birthday of the British monarchs in June. This goes back to a custom from 1748. At that time, King George II decided to celebrate his birthday in June instead of October due to the better weather.