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Trooping the colour

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Jun 16, 2012 09:59 pm IST
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Britain's Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie travel to Horse Guards Parade for the Trooping the Colour ceremony in central London. Trooping the Colour is a ceremony to honour the sovereign's official birthday. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 16, 2012 09:59 pm IST

Britain's Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie travel to Horse Guards Parade for the Trooping the Colour ceremony in central London. Trooping the Colour is a ceremony to honour the sovereign's official birthday. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (L), the Prince of Wales (2L), the Duke of Kent (2R) and Princess Anne (R) leave Buckingham Palace ahead of the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' at Horse Guards Parade in London. AFP/Leon Neal expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 16, 2012 09:59 pm IST

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (L), the Prince of Wales (2L), the Duke of Kent (2R) and Princess Anne (R) leave Buckingham Palace ahead of the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' at Horse Guards Parade in London. AFP/Leon Neal

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Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (L), Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (C) and Prince Harry travel to Horse Guards Parade for the Trooping the Colour ceremony in central London. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 16, 2012 09:59 pm IST

Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (L), Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (C) and Prince Harry travel to Horse Guards Parade for the Trooping the Colour ceremony in central London. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

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Guardsmen assemble for the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade in central London. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Guardsmen assemble for the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade in central London. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

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Mounted Guardsmen ride during the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade in central London. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mounted Guardsmen ride during the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade in central London. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

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A royal supporter, wearing a hat made of models, stands outside Buckingham Palace following the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' at Horse Guards Parade in London. AFP/Leon Neal expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 16, 2012 09:59 pm IST

A royal supporter, wearing a hat made of models, stands outside Buckingham Palace following the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' at Horse Guards Parade in London. AFP/Leon Neal

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Queen Elizabeth II (l) and Prince Philip watch soldiers ride past Buckingham Palace following the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' at Horse Guards Parade in London. AFP/Leon Neal expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Queen Elizabeth II (l) and Prince Philip watch soldiers ride past Buckingham Palace following the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' at Horse Guards Parade in London. AFP/Leon Neal

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Queen Elizabeth II gestures as she stands with other members of the Royal Family on Buckingham Palace balcony following the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' at Horse Guards Parade in London. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. In 1748, it was decided that the parade would be used to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign. AFP/Leon Neal expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 16, 2012 09:59 pm IST

Queen Elizabeth II gestures as she stands with other members of the Royal Family on Buckingham Palace balcony following the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' at Horse Guards Parade in London. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. In 1748, it was decided that the parade would be used to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign. AFP/Leon Neal

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