The Princess of Wales is wearing a baby blue coat-style dress by Catherine Walker, with a matching hat by Philip Treacy. She is also wearing the Irish Guards Brooch, as she holds the position of Colonel of the Irish Guards.

Her sons Prince George and Prince Louis are matching Kate, with baby blue silk ties pairing with their suits.

The Princess of Wales at Trooping the Colour(Image: Getty Images)

The iconic Red Arrows are once again set to light up the UK's skies today in celebration of Trooping the Colour.

The historic regal event, also known as The Birthday Parade, marks the monarch’s official birthday in June and has been a regular tradition for centuries.

The sovereign's procession is set to take place in London at Horse Guards Parade in a matter of hours , with thousands of royal fans expected to flood the Mall.

The RAF Aerobatic Team are ready to wow fans with their incredible acrobatic moves as the legendary jets help celebrate the occasion. Pilots are expected to guide their planes over several hundred miles of land as the flypast concludes the day's events, heading over Buckingham Palace from 1pm.

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The Red Arrows will take part in their annual Buckingham Palace flypast for the King's official birthday(Image: Getty Images)

A lip reader revealed Prince George's impressive response to a pressing question from his grandfather King Charles during last year's Trooping the Colour celebrations. The Royal Family were treated to a breathtaking RAF flypast as they gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony in 2025 to mark the annual occasion.

Aircraft thundered down the Mall at the conclusion of the King's Birthday Parade, with the world-famous Red Arrows among them, as the royals gazed skyward in wonderment.

As the planes streaked overhead, the royals were spotted deep in conversation, attempting to identify each aircraft as they swept across the skies in formation.+

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The Wales family at last year's Trooping the Colour(Image: PA)

Trooping the Colour is almost here, with Buckingham Palace and the Royal Family gearing up to mark the King's official birthday. During the occasion, which stands as a milestone in the royal calendar, the family gather on the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony to witness the Royal Air Force flypast.

While this part of the day's festivities is frequently the most unforgettable, it doesn't always run without a hitch for the royals. Several years back, in 2016, one member of the Royal Family was 'scolded' by the late Queen for an unforeseen reason.

Prince William appeared to irritate his late grandmother while standing on the balcony during the flypast, prompting a firm word from the monarch.

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Trooping the Colour 2016(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Trooping the Colour, also known as the Sovereign's Birthday Parade, takes place in June every year to mark the monarch’s birthday.

The event will kick off in London at Horse Guards Parade around 10:30am, with thousands of royal fans expected to flood the Mall to celebrate the annual event.

It is the King’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards turn to take the spotlight, trooping their colour in front of His Majesty. Following the procession, the Royal Family will take to the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the Royal Air Force flypast.

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Trooping the Colour is due to start later today(Image: Getty)

As the Royal Family made their much-awaited appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony during last year's Trooping the Colour, Princess Kate seemingly delivered a straightforward but firm instruction to Prince Louis.

The young royal was on his best behaviour throughout the King's birthday celebrations, despite many anticipating that his trademark mischievous antics would be back on show.

While Louis was largely kept in line by his siblings George and Charlotte, Princess Kate did need to issue one simple directive, according to lip reader Jeremy Freeman.

As the royals took their prominent positions before retreating inside Buckingham Palace following the Red Arrows flypast, the lip reader suggests that Kate had to remind Louis to stand to attention for the national anthem.

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The Royal Family during Trooping the Colour 2025(Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

Police have told anti-monarchy protesters that they must stay in a designated area on The Mall during the Trooping the Colour ceremony until officers and stewards allow the public to proceed down the route. Republic demonstrators have also been instructed not to display flags or use noise-making equipment until people are allowed to move forward.

The Metropolitan Police said the restrictions are intended to ensure the event “passes off without serious disruption and with minimal disturbance to horses”. Republic said it planned to protest “right outside Buckingham Palace” when the Royal Family assembles on the balcony.

Its chief executive Graham Smith said the restrictions were “contemptible” and would keep demonstrators in an area “where we won’t be seen by the royals”.

He said the main message of the protest is to hold the Royal Family to account over what they knew about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s friendship with paedophile American financier Jeffrey Epstein.

King Charles has been left with a potential diary conflict on the day of his official birthday parade.

The annual Trooping the Colour, which sees a spectacular military parade followed by a Buckingham Palace flypast, is set to take place today. It will see the King joined by all working members of his family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Now it has emerged that on the same day, one of Charles’ late mother’s closest friends, Lady Pamela Hicks, will be laid to rest. Lady Pamela, who was a bridesmaid for Elizabeth II when she married Prince Philip in 1947, died at the age of 97 last week.

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The King's birthday parade is due to start soon(Image: Getty Images)

The nation will celebrate the King’s official birthday with the famous Trooping the Colour ceremony staged by some of the military’s most prestigious regiments.

The royal family will join thousands of spectators in Whitehall for the annual event that will bring together the three services to mark Charles’ anniversary.

Crowds will be treated to the sight of a royal carriage procession along The Mall as the King, Queen and the Princess of Wales, likely to be joined by her children, are guarded by a Sovereign’s Escort provided by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

Riding in the formation will be the royal colonels – the Prince of Wales, who is Colonel of the Welsh Guards; the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals; and the Duke of Edinburgh as Colonel of the Scots Guards.

Guardsmen in their scarlet tunics and bearskin caps will deliver a display of precision marching on Horse Guards Parade, honed over weeks of practice and part of their ceremonial duties when not fighting soldiers.

The national celebration is one of the highlights of the royal calendar and later will feature the royal family assembled on Buckingham Palace’s balcony for the traditional fly-past of RAF aircraft.

The colour – regimental flag – being trooped this year is the King’s Colour of the Grenadier Guards presented by the King earlier this week during a Buckingham Palace ceremony and it will be escorted during Saturday’s spectacle by guardsmen from the King’s Company.

The stage is set at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour(Image: Getty Images)

Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been spotted just hours before Trooping the Colour with his mystery bruise beginning to fade.

Photos taken of the ex-prince close to his Sandringham home yesterday, show him at the wheel of his car, with the mark on his face starting to heal.

Last week, he was spotted with a huge bruise on his cheek - after being seen in public for the first time in weeks.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured hours before Trooping the Colour today(Image: Bav Media)

Andrew spotted with a bruise on the right side of his face last week(Image: Bav Media)

Come rain or shine, this year's Trooping the Colour is taking place under a dark cloud - even if the royals try to continue with "business as usual".

As a celebration of the monarch's official birthday, it's one of the biggest events in the royal calendar and showcases the best of the House of Windsor's pomp, pageantry and tradition.

But this year, a long shadow has been cast over what should be an easy win for King Charles and the working royals.

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Trooping the Colour 2025(Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours.

Sinfield was knighted, becoming Sir Kevin, while members of the England women’s football team were made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). At 20 years old, rising star forward Michelle Agyemang is the youngest recipient on the list.

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, forwards Alessia Russo and Lauren James, and defender Jess Carter were also honoured. Actress Dame Helen Mirren was made a Companion of Honour for services to drama.

Special honours are given to people who make outstanding contributions to their community and the country, with the King’s Birthday Honours acknowledging 1,182 recipients from every part of the UK.

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A lip reader has revealed what Prince Louis asked his brother Prince George as the Royal Family made their entrance at Trooping the Colour last year.

Roars of delight rang out from the gathered crowds as George, alongside his mischievous younger brother Louis, were spotted making their way to the King's birthday celebrations along the Mall in London.

The two royal brothers were seen beaming and chatting animatedly as their open carriage made its way along the Mall on a gloriously bright morning last June. A professional lip reader has since disclosed precisely what she believes the young duo were discussing.

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Prince George and Prince Louis(Image: AP)

The annual Trooping the Colour is due to get underway soon, with members of the Royal Family and royal enthusiasts descending on the Mall to mark King Charles' birthday.

Following the Horse Guards Parade and during the RAF flypast, the senior members of the Firm will gather on the Buckingham Palace balcony, which has famously served as the backdrop for numerous iconic moments.

One particular instance dates back to the 2019 Trooping the Colour, which marked the last occasion Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the annual ceremony.

As all the royals waved at devoted supporters lining the Mall and took in the RAF flypast, sharp-eyed observers believed they caught an uncomfortable moment between Harry and Meghan, creating a somewhat strained atmosphere on the balcony.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during the Trooping the Colour procession in 2019(Image: Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images)