How to watch Trooping the Colour: From the best viewing spots, every royal on the balcony including Kate Middleton, the parade route and the fly-past timings, everything you need to know about King Ch

Trooping the Colour, the official commemoration of the King's birthday, will take place on Saturday in London, with Kate set to make an appearance. The Trooping the Colour parade begins at Horse Guards Parade at around 10.30am and the fly-past takes off from the coast of Suffolk at 11am, with the planes expected to fly over Buckingham Palace at 1pm. 2023 - Prince George, Kate, Prince Louis, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, King Charles and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour on June 17, 2023 Dating from the 17th century, Trooping the Colour is one the biggest military ceremonial events of the year, involving more than 1,400 soldiers, 400 musicians and over 200 horses The Princess of Wales today announced that she will be attending Trooping the Colour tomorrow The statement from the Princess of Wales which has been issued by Kensington Palace today The Mall has been polished to perfection in preparation for the Royal spectacle tomorrow Rows of seats have been erected for lucky fans who managed to buy a ticket before they sold out Workers prepare the area and seating ahead of huge crowds arriving to watch the parade tomorrow What will happen during Trooping the Colour? King Charles III watches an RAF flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour on June 17, 2023 in London King Charles III saluted as he departed Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as he celebrated his first official birthday since becoming sovereign on June 17, 2023 This year's Trooping the Colour ceremony will take place on Saturday with King Charles III set to observe the event from a carriage After the massed bands have performed a musical 'troop', the escorted Regimental Colour is carried down the ranks. The best spots are dotted along the Mall and at St James's Park although those looking to watch from the park are advised to head to the north-westerly side for the clearest view The public are advised to set up shop at around 9am or earlier before the ceremony begins in order to secure the best spot but are likely to still be able find a decent position around 11am The public are advised to set up shop at around 9am or earlier before the ceremony begins in order to secure the best spot but are likely to still be able find a decent position around 11am.