Details have emerged about this year’s Trooping the Colour Parade, revealing an unexpected change in the plans.
Recent reports indicate that King Charles will break from tradition and travel by carriage instead of riding on horseback.
The decision comes as a surprise, with the monarch’s ongoing treatment for a undisclosed type of cancer cited as the influencing factor.
Despite facing health challenges, King Charles received medical clearance to resume his public duties last month following a brief absence.
Buckingham Palace has reassured the public that any future engagements involving the King will be adjusted as needed to support his recovery.
Just this week, King Charles made a notable return to public life by attending a major investiture at Windsor Castle.
The investiture marked the latest in a series of public duties undertaken by the King in recent days, highlighting his dedication to his royal responsibilities despite his health issues.
As the official birthday parade in June approaches rapidly, insiders have hinted that King Charles is likely to participate in trooping via carriage this year, although a final decision is pending.
Trooping the Colour, held annually as part of the monarch’s official birthday celebrations, stands as one of the most significant military ceremonies of the year.
The event features a grand display of over 1,200 soldiers and musicians, accompanied by more than 200 horses.
Last year, King Charles made history by being the first monarch in over three decades to take part in Trooping the Colour on horseback, where he also received the royal salute as Colonel-in-Chief of the Household Division’s Seven Regiments.
The late Queen Elizabeth was the last monarch to ride out on the parade in 1986, with members of the royal family and approximately 8,000 spectators in attendance.
Despite King Charles’ return to public duties, a palace source has cautioned against expecting a full summer schedule from him as he continues his recovery.
