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On Saturday, June 14, senior of the British Royal Family will come together for one of the most ceremonial and anticipated days on their calendar, Trooping the Colour, the military spectacle that marks the monarch's official birthday.
This year's edition will once again reflect King Charles III's vision of a more streamlined monarchy, with a noticeably smaller group expected to take part in the traditional Buckingham Palace balcony appearance.
The grand procession, held on Horse Guards Parade in London, is expected to include over 1,600 marching soldiers, 400 musicians, and upwards of 200 horses.
Following the parade, the Royal Family will return to Buckingham Palace, where a select group will gather on the balcony to watch the Red Arrows jet flypast and wave to the crowd lining The Mall.
Who will attend Trooping the Colour 2025?
At the center of the balcony lineup will be King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, ed by their son and heir, Prince William, 42, and his wife, Princess Catherine, 43. The couple's three children - Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 6 - will also make their traditional appearance. The young royals are expected to bring a splash of youthful energy, with Prince Louis often stealing the show in previous years.
Prince Edward, 61, the King's youngest brother and now the Duke of Edinburgh, is also expected to appear, along with his wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, 60.
It remains uncertain whether their two children-Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex-will them. Last year, Louise appeared on the balcony while James was notably absent due to academic commitments.
Princess Anne, 74, often praised for her tireless service, will be standing proudly alongside her brother, the King. Her husband, Vice iral Sir Timothy Laurence, is also expected to accompany her.
Other senior confirmed or likely to attend include Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, as well as Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, further emphasizing the King's preference to highlight only working royals during such high-profile appearances.
In contrast to past events during Queen Elizabeth II's reign, where the balcony was often filled with a larger group, including extended family , the new approach is a continuation of King Charles's "slimmed-down" monarchy.
During previous Trooping the Colour celebrations, non-working royals such as Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, and Peter Phillips were common faces on the balcony. However, they are no longer expected to appear in such official capacities.
One pair certainly missing from this year's event will be Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020. According to reports, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be participating in Trooping the Colour and are not expected to appear at Buckingham Palace on Saturday.