The Duke of Edinburgh today rode out on horseback surrounded by members of the Royal Family to mark the Queen‘s official birthday.
Wearing full regalia and bearskins, the Prince of Wales, Prince William and Princess Anne saluted as they rode out of onto the Mall.
Also riding in the ceremony for the first time was the Duke of York in his new role as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards.
They join more than 1,400 guardsmen and cavalry for the magnificent Trooping of The Colour today in London.
Wearing full regalia and bearskins, the Prince of Wales, Prince William, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne saluted as they rode out of onto the Mall
Also riding in the ceremony for the first time was the Duke of York in his new role as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards
Proud: The Queen smiles at her boy Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, during the Trooping of the Colour today
The Duke of Edinburgh, who celebrates his 97th birthday on Sunday, has retired from official public duties and did not attend.
But the Queen was accompanied by the royal colonels, all on horseback: Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Cambridge, Colonel of the Irish Guards.
Among the guests was Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, the Prime Minister Theresa May normally attends but is at a G7 meeting of world leaders in Canada.
The colour trooped this year was the flag of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards.
Princess Anne rode out wearing an impressive ceremonial regalia and was covered in medals
They join more than 1,400 guardsmen and cavalry for the magnificent Trooping of The Colour today in London
The Duke of Edinburgh, who celebrates his 97th birthday on Sunday, has retired from official public duties and did not attend
Among the guests was Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, the Prime Minister Theresa May normally attends but is at a G7 meeting of world leaders in Canada
Crowds look on as soldiers of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Anne, Princess Royal arrive at The Royal Horseguards during Trooping The Colour ceremony
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s procession is accompanied by a Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, made up of Life Guards and Blues and Royals, in their silver and gold breastplates and plumed helmets
Trooping the Colour originated from traditional preparations for battle.
Colours, or flags, were carried, or “trooped”, down the rank so that they could be seen and recognised by the soldiers.
In the 18th century, guards from the royal palaces assembled daily on Horse Guards to “troop the colours”, and in 1748 it was announced that the parade would also mark the Sovereign’s official birthday.
The Queen’s actual birthday was on April 21 when she turned 92.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex paid tribute to the Queen at the spectacular ceremony.
Field Marshall Guthrie, 79, is rushed to hospital after being thrown off horse at Trooping The Colour
Field Marshall Charles Guthrie (centre) has been thrown from his horse as he rode back to Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour
The 79-year-old was rushed to hospital after being treated at the scene by paramedics, but aides said he was being ‘well looked after’.
His fall slightly delayed the royal balcony appearance.
Numerous people wished the decorated commander a speedy recovery on social media, including Air Force veteran John Nichol.
‘Really hope all is OK – a nicer General Officer you could not hope to meet. Wishing you well Sir,’ he wrote.
Lord Guthrie was chief of army general staff from 1994 to 1997 and chief of defence staff from 1997 until his retirement in 2001.
Harry and Meghan joined members of the monarchy on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch the RAF flypast and acknowledge the crowds. It is the first time Meghan has stepped out on to the balcony for any ceremonial occaision
Fresh from their showstopping wedding three weeks ago, Meghan and Prince Harry will today pay tribute to the Queen at the spectacular Trooping The Colour ceremony today
All smiles: Kate, Meghan and Camilla shared a laugh on the Buckingham Palace balcony just moments ago
Tens of thousands of cheering Royal enthusiasts flocked to Whitehall to see the royals mingle on the balcony, with Meghan and Kate sharing a chuckle while Harry watched on
The Queen, who recently had a successful eye operation to remove a cataract, was pictured wearing her usual clear framed spectacles, having spent the previous three weeks wearing shaded lenses following the procedure.
Harry and Meghan were pictured riding in a carriage together, staged on Whitehall’s Horse Guards Parade, and later joined members of the monarchy on Buckingham Palace’s balcony for the first time to watch the RAF flypast and acknowledge the crowds.
Tens of thousands of cheering Royal enthusiasts flocked to Whitehall to see the royals mingle on the balcony, with Meghan and Kate sharing a chuckle while Harry watched on.
Meghan wore a dress by Carolina Herrera and a hat by Philip Treacy. While Kate wore a dress by Alexander McQueen and a hat by Juliette Botterill.
Royal fans will be eager to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – who have just returned from their honeymoon – joining other members of the royal family at the traditional summer spectacle
Her Majesty takes her place in the Royal carriage in celebration of her offical 92nd birthday today. Royal watchers will be glad of her appearance, following her minor surgery to successfully remove a cataract
The loved up pair have not been seen publicly since the wedding, and were rumoured to be enjoying a romantic stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, Canada. According to reports, they finished off their break with a short stay in Ireland, before returning to London
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in a vintage Rolls Royce Phantom together this morning. Prince William stepped out in full military ceremonial regalia alongside Kate who wowed in a sophisticated teal dress
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall take their place in the Queen’s carriage procession, which celebrate’s Her Majesty’s official 92nd birthday
Camilla was in a pale blue silk dress and coat by Bruce Oldfield and a hat by Philip Treacy and the Queen wore a sky blue coat and dress by Stuart Parvin, and a hat by Angela Kelly.
The Queen will watch the Trooping ceremony from a dais in Horse Guards and later inspect the lines of guardsmen in their scarlet tunics and bearskins.
The annual event will see more than 1,000 soldiers taking part in the traditional display of pomp and pageantry. The colour being paraded this year is the flag of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards.
The Duke of Edinburgh, who celebrates his 97th birthday on Sunday, has retired from official public duties and is not expected to attend.
The royal colonels, all on horseback, will accompany the Queen: Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Cambridge, Colonel of the Irish Guards.
Riding in the ceremony for the first time will be the Duke of York in his new role as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards.
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