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Trooping the Colour LIVE: All the reaction as King Charles and Queen Camilla are joined by Kate Middleton, Prince William and other royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony for iconic RAF flypast
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By Mark Duell and Emily Cooper
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The pictures the nation has been longing to see
MailOnline unpacks today's events and showcase the glorious photos of Catherine, Princess of Wales, as she makes her long anticipated public appearance following her cancer diagnosis.
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Kate and Wills' look of love, says body language expert
A body language expert has revealed the true nature of Kate and Wills' relationship after watching them share a romantic moment on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Communication specialist Judi James says that a shared moment between her and her husband gave a touching insight into their joy to once again be united on the world stage.
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Big sis shows who's boss!
A lipreader reveals to MailOnline what Princess Charlotte demanded from her very excited younger brother Prince Louis while on the balcony.
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Kate's outfit was an upcycled Coronation piece
The Princess of Wales stunned crowds during her first public outing since revealing her cancer diagnosis.
She was dressed in a white Jenny Packham dress with black trim and ribbon embellishment on the neckline.
But eagle-eyed royal fans will have noticed that the stunning piece is an upcycled version of the ensemble she wore to greet people ahead of the King Charles's Coronation in May 2023.
People Magazine revealed she accessorised with earrings that appear to be her Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Pearl Studs and the Irish Guards Regimental Brooch, nodding to her role as the regiment's honorary colonel, which is trooping its colour today.
Why Princess Kate stood next to King Charles
After the Royal Family's balcony appearance, former royal butler Grant Harrold shared his thoughts on the significant occasion for the family.
Grant highlighted the relationship between King Charles and Princess of Wales as they showed their 'close' relationship on the balcony and displayed a 'united' front.
Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Harrold said: 'The protocol is that traditionally Kate and William would be standing next to each other and the King and Camilla standing next to each other.
'It is planned but it is also changing the protocol to show the King and Kate united with each other and going through similar battles, so I would say this is down to the King’s preference. The balcony is all orchestrated but I have a feeling the King said the Kate "you stand next to me"'.
Public react to Kate appearing on balcony
Thousands cheered as Catherine, Princess of Wales, appeared on the balcony with other members of the monarchy.
Carol and Brian Haddow from Scotland were among the crowd waiting to catch a glimpse of the Princess of Wales.
Mrs Haddow said: 'Well, like anybody going through chemotherapy, it's a big thing for her to come out and do this. We were a wee bit back but she looked fine, happy to be involved and she was with the kids.'
She said the royal family played an important part in 'bringing in tourism' to the country, adding: 'It's a great thing to have a king or queen.'
Sergeant praises Princess of Wales
Garrison Sergeant Major Stokes who helped plan Trooping praised Kate, he said: 'I think it's such a nice thing for the Princess of Wales to come and attend today.
'It is probably the only day we see the entire royal family together in public and I think the royal family really appreciate the day as well - it's the closest thing we get in the United Kingdom to a national day, so all of that makes it incredibly special.'
Queen Camilla reassures the King
Body language expert Darren Stanton revealed that Queen Camilla is a 'reassuring figure' for her husband King Charles
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Slingo, the expert revealed that the King was 'feeling nervous', the Queen stepped in to 'lead the way'.
Stanton explained:'Charles is deep in thought and he appears to be quite distracted from time to time, which is understandable given the great importance of events like these to his late mother Queen Elizabeth.
'Camilla looked comfortable standing still and was in control of her movements. She always remains composed and is a reassuring figure for Charles.'
Fitzwilliams: 'The Queen would have been proud'
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told MailOnline: ‘It was so moving at the end of the climactic balcony appearance after Trooping the Colour when the Prince and Princess of Wales stood with King Charles and Queen Camilla, with the Princess standing next to the King, unlike last year. George, Charlotte and Louis were with them.
‘The image will go worldwide as it symbolises the resilience and the closeness of the royal family, which has been weakened by the King and Catherine fighting cancer.
‘They have reached out in an unprecedentedly open way to other cancer sufferers, as we saw in the Princess's statement released yesterday.
‘This year the King’s Birthday Parade marks the return to official duties of Catherine after six months.'
‘It was magnificent ceremonially, with the King using a carriage to inspect his guards.
‘Last year he was on horseback, but he has much increased his activities despite his cancer treatment and seemed to be enjoying himself.
‘It must however, have been stressful for both the King and Catherine to act as they did whilst the world watched. It all went off without a hitch.
‘The King, like the late Queen Elizabeth, is the expert on the parade. I feel she would have been proud of the way they carried it off so superbly.'
Touching moment between Prince William and Sophie
This is the moment Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, reassuringly touches Prince William on the back as they head inside Buckingham Palace following the RAF flypast.
The Prince of Wales appears to wipe a tear from his eye as Trooping the Colour finishes for another year.
Royal fans didn't let rain dampen their spirits
Royal fan Joseph Afrane was in high spirits throughout the procession today despite the wet weather.
The 60-year-old was decked out in a Union Jack T-shirt, shades and trousers, as he watched the procession earlier today.
He said: 'I have come here to support the Royal family.
'I was particularly pleased when I heard the Princess of Wales would be joining us.
'The Royal family do a great job for the country. and support lots of charities.
'They also bring a lot of tourists to the country which boosts the economy.
'Without the Royal family there would be no Britain, in my opinion.'
Prince Louis steals the show (again)
It may have been the King's birthday but it was Prince Louis who stole the show (again) today.
Pictures from earlier today show the six-year-old's expressive behaviour as he took part in the Trooping the Colour parade.
Louis was watching the parade intently until his attention turned to what appeared to be a blind cord in the building.
Who was on the Buckingham Palace balcony?
If you're wandering which members of the royal family were seen standing on the Buckingham Palace balcony today, then you're in luck.
Here's a break down of the senior royals that appeared in front of crowds earlier today.
From right to left: Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester; Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester; Prince George; Prince William, Prince of Wales; Prince Louis; Princess Charlotte; Catherine, Princess of Wales; King Charles; Queen Camilla; Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh; Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh; Princess Anne, Princess Royal; Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.
Lip reader reveals adorable remark George made to Princess Kate
Earlier in the day during the royal procession Prince George made an adorable remark to his mother as he rode in a carriage along with his younger siblings Charlotte, nine, and Louis, six.
Read below to find out what he said, according to lipreader Juliet Sullivan.
Members of the royal family wave to the crowd
Here's some pictures from before the Red Arrow flypast as members of the royal family smiled and waved to crowds before standing proudly as the national anthem was played.
The King waved again to cheering crowds before heading inside the palace.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children also waved before following Charles and Camilla from the balcony.
Exclusive:Royal guard engaged at Trooping the Colour
MailOnline captured the heartwarming moment a Royal Guard got engaged at Trooping the Colour.
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Minor royals appear on balcony
The Duke of Kent has appeared on the balcony alongside the Duchess of Edinburgh, Lady Louise, the Duke of Gloucester and Sir Timothy.
As we wait for the rest of the Royal Family to emerge on the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony, which familiar faces are we expecting to see?
And, more importantly, will Prince Louis cause chaos on the balcony three years in a row?
Find out here:
Palace release behind the scenes video of Kate before heading to Trooping the Colour
The Palace has released a behind the scenes video of Princess Catherine before she steps into the horse-drawn carriage that takes her to Trooping the Colour.
The Princess of Wales lovingly plays with Princess Charlotte's hair, comforting her before the family head out to greet the crowds.
Royal procession returns to The Mall
The King is waving at onlookers who are stubborn enough to remain on The Mall despite the pouring rain.
The troops are still faultless despite the miserable British weather.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, was seen wiping fog from her carriage window in an effort to wave to royal fans.
Lady Louise Windsor wears same dress as King's Coronation
Lady Louise Windsor looked graceful in a white chiffon tea dress adorned with blue flowers - a frock she previously donned for the King's Coronation last May.
Read more about her sustainable style choice here:
Princess of Wales is a vision in white
Kate Middleton glows in a black and white number, accentuated with a golden brooch as she arrives at Trooping the Colour with her children.
The Princess of Wales has a monochromaic bow on her neckline and wears a matching hat.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told MailOnline:‘She looked exquisite in Jenny Packham with a Philip Treacy hat and her appearance in a carriage so she could watch the parade from a balcony on Horse Guards had been unexpected and was very welcome.'
Princess of Wales seen in public for the first time since cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales has made her first public appearance this year by joining the Royal Family at Trooping the Colour despite her ongoing cancer treatment.
Read our top story here:
Royal expert praises 'resilient' Princess of Wales
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told MailOnline: ‘Kate’s appearance today is pivotal as the royal family is much weakened by two senior members fighting cancer. It is especially significant as we have not seen her on an official engagement since December.
‘It is clear, both from the moving video message in March and from the statement released yesterday, that she is resilient.
‘They will have a very special cachet as today’s Birthday Parade will. She is a very special person with a place in all our hearts.’
Tune in on the Daily Mail livestream
Anti-monarchy demonstrators taunt royals
Republic, a group which advocates abolishing the monarchy, shared a post of activists gathering outside Buckingham Palace ahead of the King's official birthday parade.
It read: 'It's a sunny day (so far) for a protest! Join us, outside Buckingham Palace from 9.00am.'
Read the full story on MailOnline here:
Candid moments at Trooping the Colour 2023
Ahead of today's Trooping the Colour, we reminisce on the smiles, laughter and chaos of last year's event.
Read the full story on MailOnline here:
Royal fans gather on The Mall
Decked out in British regalia, royal fans have been camping out close to Buckingham Palace in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the Princess of Wales.
Although the traditional ceremony officially begins after 10am, they have been waiting since early this morning.
One fan is even joined by a very special cardboard companion...
How to watch Trooping the Colour
If you don't fancy facing the hordes of tourists and royal fans on The Mall today, MailOnline reveals how to watch Trooping the Colour from the comfort of your own sofa.
The parade will be broadcast live on the BBC.
Live coverage begins on BBC One from 10.30am running all the way through to 1.10pm.
If you are too busy to watch the event live, you will be able to catch up on BBC iPlayer.
MailOnline will have a livestream of the ceremony available on our YouTube channel.
What is Trooping the Colour? Parade explained
The Trooping the Colour ceremony takes place to celebrate the birthday of the reigning monarch in the UK and has been held every year for the past 260 years.
The popular event will attract big crowds, who will be seen waving flags as the parade moves from Buckingham Palace and down The Mall to Horse Guard's Parade, alongside Members of the Royal Family on horseback and in carriages.
During the ceremony, King Charles will be greeted by a royal salute, before carrying out an inspection of the troops, who are fully trained and operational soldiers wearing the ceremonial uniform of red tunics and bearskin hats.
Read the full story on MailOnline here:
Trooping the Colour route map
The ceremony begins at 10am and lasts until around 1pm. The route is as follows:
- The Princess of Wales will travel with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in a state carriage down the Mall and watch the parade from the Major General's Office with the rest of the royal family.
- The King will travel down The Mall from Buckingham Palace with an escort from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
- Once the clock on Horse Guards strikes 11am the King will arrive to take the Royal Salute from the officers and men of the Household Division.
- Following the salute, The King will go up and down the ranks, inspecting the troops.
- The bands will then perform a musical 'troop' and the Regimental Colour will be escorted up and down the ranks of Guards.
- The Foot Guards and the Household Cavalry then march past His Majesty, The King's Troop and Royal Horse Artillery with their guns.
- The King will head back to Buckingham Palace ahead of his guards before taking the salute in front of the Palace railings as the troops march past on their way to their barracks.
- The ceremony is due to finish at 12.25pm.
- The King joins other members of the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a flypast by the Royal Air Force at approximately 1pm.
Royals led by William will support Kate
The Royal Family, led by Prince William, will support Kate as she make her 'significant' return to public duties today. Read the full story on MailOnline:
Met imposes 'substantial' policing operation
Scotland Yard has a 'substantial' policing operation for the event, with anti-monarchy group Republic allowed to protest but banned from using amplified sound.
In a post on X today, Republic said: 'It’s a lovely sunny day (so far) for a protest! Join us, outside Buckingham Palace from 9.00am. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy.'
Hundreds of Metropolitan Police officers will be deployed on the ceremonial route to ensure the safety and security of attendees, with tens of thousands expected.
Full story - Royal fans wait for Kate on The Mall
Royal fans began to gather on The Mall today ahead of Trooping the Colour. Read this morning's top story on MailOnline about the procession and what to expect:
Welcome to MailOnline’s liveblog
Good morning and welcome to MailOnline's live coverage as the Princess of Wales is set to make her first public appearance this year, joining her family at Trooping the Colour.
Kate, who has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since late February, will ride in a carriage alongside her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, for the traditional procession today.
Later, she is expected to gather with the King, the Prince of Wales and other royals on Buckingham Palace's balcony for the fly-past.
Stay with MailOnline throughout today for live updates.
- Flypast thunders over Buckingham Palace
- King and Queen appear on balcony with Princess Kate
- Kings Troop fires 41 guns in honour of monarch's birthday
- The King and Queen return to Buckingham Palace
- Troops return to Buckingham Palace
- Charles salutes as troops play God Save the King
- Rishi Sunak attends Trooping the Colour with wife in rain
- The King arrives at Horse Guards Parade
- Princess of Wales seen for first time at Trooping the Colour
- Kate Middleton heads to Trooping the Colour with family
- The parade has officially started
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