Monarchs reaffirmed. Royals affirmed. - Emperor Charles presents banners to Irish Guards.
On Monday, King Charles III (75) of Britain symbolically presented new flags to the guard units stationed at Windsor Castle during a ceremony. As the "Colonel in Chief" of the units guarding the royal family, he welcomed the Irish Guards in the castle's courtyard, who will carry out the traditional birthday parade, "Trooping the Colour," this year.
The parade involves hundreds of soldiers in red uniforms and bearskin hats marching alongside members of the royal family from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade, both on foot and horseback. Although Charles has plans to participate in the event on Saturday, he will not be riding but will travel in a carriage if he feels well enough.
Will Kate appear on the palace balcony?
The term "Trooping the Colour" originates from the time when flags with your side's colors played a significant role in battle. Therefore, the handover of new flags is an essential preparation for the ceremony, which typically culminates with a flypast by military aircraft while the royal family waves to the cheering crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Rumors regarding Kate, Charles' daughter-in-law, taking over the Colonel's Review emerged because she holds the title of Colonel of the regiment as well. However, she had to cancel the event. There are speculations that she might join the spectacle on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Saturday.
Prince Harry (39) and his wife, Duchess Meghan (42), will not be present at the ceremony. They stepped down from the royal family in 2020 and currently live with their two children, Prince Archie (5) and Princess Lilibet (3), in the state of California in the United States.
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- The Irish Guards, led by King Charles III, will participate in his birthday parade, known as "Trooping the Colour," this year, carrying new flags presented during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
- As part of the traditional birthday parade, people from all walks of life, including nobility and military personnel, will join King Charles III and Duchess Kate on the streets of London, marching from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade.
- Despite being the "Colonel in Chief" of the guard units, there are rumors that Duchess Kate might not review the troops but could still make an appearance on the palace balcony during the birthday parade, much to the delight of the cheering crowds.
- Monarchy in Great Britain is robust, as evidenced by this year's birthday parade, with King Charles III and other royals reaffirming their roles in the society, offering a spectacle filled with color, tradition, and celebration for the people of Great Britain and visitors.
