The monarch is preparing to revive a historic tradition that hasn't been seen since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, performed the ritual during her reign.
King Charles to restore Trooping the Colour royal tradition for the first time in more than 30 years
This will be the first time a reigning monarch has ridden in the parade since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1986."His Majesty The King will take the Salute as Colonel in Chief of the seven regiments of the Household Division, at the Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade, on Saturday 17th June 2023," the palace announced in a statement.
The king has attended the event since he was a child – first for his grandfather, King George VI, followed by his mother.King Charles III on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during his coronation on May 6. Picture: UK Press Pool/UK Press via Getty Images "In order to ensure that every soldier would be able to recognize their colours, the flag would be marched or ‘trooped’ regularly round the ranks," the museum shared."A regiment’s colours came to have huge significance for serving soldiers, and the gain or loss of colours were seen as decisive moments in battle."
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