Trooping the Colour 13 Jun 2026

Trooping the Colour

Every June, London swaps its traffic noise for drumbeats, marching soldiers and horses trotting with clockwork precision. Trooping the Colour is the royal birthday parade where scarlet uniforms steal the spotlight and every polished boot seems to shine on cue.

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