June 17th 2023.
Trooping the Colour is a centuries-old royal tradition that dates back before the reign of late Queen Elizabeth II. This year, it marks the first time in the reign of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who were coronated last May.
The parade celebrates the Monarch's official birthday in June, even though King Charles' actual birthday is in November. Participating in the event are 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians. As tradition dictates, the whole event will be televised.
But what time should you tune in and where can you watch it? The ceremony is set to begin at 10am, when the Royal Family leaves Buckingham Palace in a procession towards Horse Guards. The Horse Guard Parade starts at 10.30am, and the royals are expected to return to the Palace by 12.25pm. At 12.55pm, they'll appear on the balcony, with the royal flypast taking place shortly after at 1pm.
This year's ceremony will also be special as King Charles will be the first monarch in 30 years to take part in the event on horseback. The last time this happened was in 1986 with Queen Elizabeth II. Prince William, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward will accompany the King in the parade.
The live coverage of Trooping the Colour begins on BBC One from 10.30am to 1.10pm, although it may run longer due to it being a live broadcast. BBC Two will show highlights of the parade from 5.55pm to 7.25pm. If you miss it, you can catch up via BBC iPlayer. The coverage will be presented by Huw Edwards, with JJ Chalmers interviewing some of those associated with the day.
So make sure to tune in to BBC One and BBC Two on Saturday morning to witness the centuries-old royal tradition of Trooping The Colour.
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