The Royal Family have highlighted their close bond in heartwarming behind-the-scenes footage from Trooping the Colour today.
King Charles led a slimmed-down contingent of senior royals, including Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales, on the Buckingham Palace balcony as London was painted red, white and royal blue to mark the monarch’s official birthday.
Shortly after the spectacular Red Arrows flypast rounded out the celebrations, Prince William and Catherine shared an intimate video of the family laughing and larking about to mark the joyous occasion on Instagram.
Typically stoic Anne, 75, was captured in fits of laughter while Charles appeared delighted by something his daughter-in-law Catherine said, as the video was captioned: ‘All set for The King’s Birthday Parade!’
Prince William, 43, who joined the procession on horseback, could be heard asking an aide ‘How are you?’ before mounting his horse, Darby.
The future King confirmed he was also feeling ‘good’ ahead of the parade, before the clip cut to his children, Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 11, enjoying their carriage ride.
Other sweet moments included King Charles and Camilla’s lighthearted conversation moments before departing for Horse Guards Parade and well-wishers, wearing T-shirts with the Union Jack flag printed on them, waving excitedly for the cameras.
‘Beautiful family,’ one Instagram user commented, while a royal fan who travelled to The Mall said it was ‘such a delight’ to see them in person.
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Typically stoic Anne, 75, was captured in fits of laughter in behind-the-scenes footage from Trooping the Colour today
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The Princess of Wales, 44, looked ethereal in a sky blue Catherine Walker coat dress
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The Prince of Wales smiling as he stands with Prince George and Prince Louis
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King Charles and Queen Camilla joined senior royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony following the Trooping the Colour parade to celebrate the monarch’s official birthday.
Standing by His Majesty’s side was the Prince and Princess of Wales, who were accompanied by their three children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, eight.
Alongside the Waleses was the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, 90, whose wife the Duchess of Kent died in September 2025, also made an appearance on the balcony for the Red Arrows flypast after missing the royal carriage procession.
Trooping the Colour was once an affair that saw the palace balcony brimming with at least 44 royals as more distant relatives were invited.
But over the last few years, only working royals – and the Waleses’ children – have attended the event in line with the King’s slimmed-down monarchy approach.
Earlier in the day, the royals attended the monarch’s official birthday at Horse Guards Parade in London as throngs of fans flocked to The Mall to witness the stunning display of military pomp and pageantry.
Kate, 44, putting on a typically elegant display in a Catherine Walker light blue and white coat dress and a matching Philip Treacy hat, was sat next to her youngest Louis, eight, when travelling in the royal carriage procession.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla captured during a lighthearted conversation before leaving for Horse Guards Parade in a royal carriage
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Charles looking completely engrossed during a conversation with his daughter-in-law Catherine
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The Prince of Wales atop his horse Darby
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Royal fans carrying the Union Jack flag waving for the cameras
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From left to right: Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Princess Anne, Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Prince William, Princess Catherine, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis
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Prince William pointing up at the sky as Red Arrow jets fly over Buckingham Palace
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Over the last few years, only working royals – and the Waleses’ children – have attended the event in line with the King’s slimmed-down monarchy approach
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Prince William smiling at his son, Prince Louis, eight, as Charlotte watches the flypast
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King Charles smiles at the crowds as all three Wales children join Kate in waving at royal fans gathered outside the gates of Buckingham Palace
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Louis put on a very animated display – who has come to be known for his cheeky antics at royal events
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Future heir to the throne George exchanging a smile with the Princess of Wales
Charlotte, 11, and George, 12, looking smart in a suit and a tie that matched his mother’s ensemble, were placed opposite the pair in the open-top coach.
The King, meanwhile, wore his military uniform, with Queen Camilla wearing a red silk crepe Grenadier Guards uniform dress, designed by Fiona Clare, as the two travelled from Buckingham Palace to the parade grounds.
It was a family affair for the Firm as the Prince of Wales rode on horseback while wearing the Full Ceremonial Order of the Welsh Guards. He was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal as they flashed a salute on their way to Buckingham Palace.
Highlighting the strong bond between Kate and her children, they were all dressed in complementary outfits – from George and Louis’s ties that were the exact shade of Kate’s dress to Charlotte’s printed cream dress with hints of blue.
Known for his cheeky antics, Louis flashed his gap-toothed smile at the crowds that eagerly held up their phones to try to snap a picture of the Royal Family during a spectacular display of military pomp and regalia.
The future heir to the throne, George, 12, was confident as he waved at well-wishers while seemingly joking and chatting with his younger sister, Charlotte.
Guardsmen in their scarlet tunics and bearskin caps delivered a display of precision marching on Horse Guards Parade, honed over weeks of practice and part of their ceremonial duties when not fighting soldiers.
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