The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new behind-the-scenes video from Trooping the Colour, showcasing the royal family looking relaxed and happy during the King's official birthday celebrations. The clips, shared on their Instagram account, capture senior members of the royal family enjoying each other's company, with William and Kate sharing a tender moment with their children and King Charles III.
Royals at Ease
The footage shows Queen Camilla sharing a joke with the King in a carriage as they passed crowds along The Mall to Horse Guards. Princess Anne and the Duchess of Edinburgh also appear at ease and smiling. Notably absent were Prince Harry, who attended the NBA Finals in San Antonio, California, and Prince Andrew, who has been ostracized due to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Prince Louis Steals the Show
The celebrations included a Red Arrows fly-past, with Prince Louis delighting royal fans with his antics. The eight-year-old prince was seen ducking to look through a half-open window and leaning sideways to get a better view of the fly-past. He watched from a first-floor window with siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte, along with other royals.
Military Pageantry
Charles's anniversary featured a display of military pomp on Horse Guards Parade, showcasing the Army's ceremonial prowess. The royal women paid tribute to their regiments: Kate wore the brooch of the Irish Guards, while Camilla wore a red Fiona Clare dress based on the Grenadier Guards uniform.
Balcony Appearance and Fly-past
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent joined the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the traditional fly-past. The aerial display included Typhoon jets, Chinook helicopters, C-17 transport planes, and the Red Arrows trailing red, white, and blue smoke. Anti-monarchist group Republic staged a demonstration, opening umbrellas that spelled out “Stop The Reign.”
