Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was spotted driving around the Sandringham estate with his bruised face beginning to heal, just hours before the working royals gather for the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony.
The former Duke of York, seen with a large bruise down his right cheek a week ago, now shows the mark fading. The nation celebrates the King's official birthday with the famous Trooping the Colour, staged by prestigious military regiments.
The royal family will join thousands in Whitehall for the event, featuring a carriage procession along The Mall. The King, Queen, and the Princess of Wales, likely with her children, will be guarded by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. Riding in formation will be Prince William (Colonel of the Welsh Guards), Princess Anne (Blues and Royals), and Prince Edward (Scots Guards).
Guardsmen in scarlet tunics and bearskin caps will perform precision marching on Horse Guards Parade. The celebration culminates with the royal family on Buckingham Palace's balcony for an RAF fly-past.
Celebrities and Athletes Lead King's Birthday Honours
Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield was knighted, actress Dame Helen Mirren made a Companion of Honour, and six Lionesses received MBEs, including forward Michelle Agyemang, the youngest recipient at 20.
Prince George and Louis Sweet Exchange
A lip reader revealed Prince Louis asked Prince George a question during last year's Trooping the Colour carriage ride, as the brothers chatted animatedly along the Mall.
Harry and Meghan's Awkward Moment
In 2019, sharp-eyed observers noted an uncomfortable moment between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the balcony during the fly-past, their last Trooping the Colour attendance.
