Pomp and pageantry took over central London on Saturday as the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony was held in glorious sunshine to mark the King's official birthday.
Crowds Gather for the Procession
Thousands thronged The Mall as a procession carried the King and Queen and other royals to take in the traditional regimental display. The event was one of the biggest royal ceremonial days of the year.
Balcony Appearance and Flypast
Senior family members later gathered on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to acknowledge the crowds and watch a spectacular flypast by the Red Arrows.
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Best Pictures from the Day
- King Charles III, the Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and Prince Louis on the balcony of Buckingham Palace (PA)
- The Red Arrows flypast over central London (AFP via Getty Images)
- Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales wave to the crowds (PA)
- King Charles III takes the salute during the march past in front of Buckingham Palace (PA)
- Thousands of spectators on The Mall, including anti-monarchy demonstrators (PA)
- The Princess of Wales wore a pale blue Catherine Walker outfit with a matching Philip Treacy hat (PA)
- Members of the Household Cavalry, the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals, ride along The Mall (PA)
- The Prince of Wales riding back to Buckingham Palace (PA)
- Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and the Duchess of Edinburgh (PA)
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla return by carriage to Buckingham Palace (PA)
- The Grenadier Guards marching down The Mall towards the Horse Guards ahead of the ceremony (PA)
The event was followed by one of the highlights of the year for royal supporters as the family appeared on the balcony.
