Trooping the Colour: King Charles birthday parade in photos as Prince William, Kate and kids step out for celebrations

Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Trooping the Colour parade, an event that pays tribute to King Charles of Britain as part of the official birthday festivities, takes place in London, England.

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria Starmer, watch the Trooping the Colour parade which honours Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria Starmer, watch the Trooping the Colour parade which honours Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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From left, Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne, ride, during Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Yui Mok/PA via AP)(Yui Mok/PA via AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

From left, Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne, ride, during Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Yui Mok/PA via AP)(Yui Mok/PA via AP)

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The Red Arrows perform a flypast on the day of the Trooping the Colour parade, which honours Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

The Red Arrows perform a flypast on the day of the Trooping the Colour parade, which honours Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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Members of the British military in ceremonial uniforms watch the Red Arrows perform a flypast from the Horse Guards Parade grounds, on the day of the Trooping the Colour parade, which honours Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Members of the British military in ceremonial uniforms watch the Red Arrows perform a flypast from the Horse Guards Parade grounds, on the day of the Trooping the Colour parade, which honours Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Prince Louis of Wales make their way back to Buckingham Palace from Horse Guards Parade during the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 13, 2026. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Prince Louis of Wales make their way back to Buckingham Palace from Horse Guards Parade during the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 13, 2026. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)(AFP)

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Britain's Prince George and Princess Charlotte ride on an open top carriage during Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP/PTI(AP06_13_2026_000266B)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Britain's Prince George and Princess Charlotte ride on an open top carriage during Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP/PTI(AP06_13_2026_000266B)(AP)

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A plane part of the flypast for the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" interrupts play during the women's singles semi-final tennis match at the HSBC WTA Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

A plane part of the flypast for the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" interrupts play during the women's singles semi-final tennis match at the HSBC WTA Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)(AFP)

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A protestor holds a photo of Britain's former Prince Andrew, outside Buckingham Palace after the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 13, 2026. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

A protestor holds a photo of Britain's former Prince Andrew, outside Buckingham Palace after the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 13, 2026. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)(AFP)

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Members of the Household Cavalry ride back from Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Members of the Household Cavalry ride back from Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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The Red Arrows fly over Buckingham Palace, as members of the royal family stand on the balcony, on the day of the Trooping the Colour parade which honours Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

The Red Arrows fly over Buckingham Palace, as members of the royal family stand on the balcony, on the day of the Trooping the Colour parade which honours Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe (REUTERS)

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Members of the Household Division take part in the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Members of the Household Division take part in the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville (REUTERS)

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Republican 'Not My King' protesters demonstrate during Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Republican 'Not My King' protesters demonstrate during Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla during the Trooping the Colour parade held to honour him, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla during the Trooping the Colour parade held to honour him, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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Britain's King CharlesII and Queen Camilla travel in an open carriage as they return to Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Britain's King CharlesII and Queen Camilla travel in an open carriage as they return to Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate, Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Anne, Princess Royal, appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate, Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Anne, Princess Royal, appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles, as part of the official birthday celebrations, in London, Britain, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe(REUTERS)

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Prince William sits on his horse wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards outside Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Prince William sits on his horse wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards outside Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour, the King's annual birthday parade, in London, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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