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Trooping the Colour 2026 is scheduled to take place on Saturday 13 June 2026 in London as the annual military parade celebrating the official birthday of King Charles III, featuring hundreds of soldiers, horses and musicians on Horse Guards Parade and culminating in a traditional RAF fly-past and royal family balcony appearance.

The ceremony is one of the UK’s most iconic pieces of pageantry and draws large crowds of spectators alongside formal reviews in the weeks leading up to the main event.

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Live positions available within the official media compound at Buckingham Palace.

CUSTOM LIVE SHOTS
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