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Unexpected royal is ‘main character’ at Trooping the Colour | Royal | News

Unexpected royal is ‘main character’ at Trooping the Colour | Royal | News

Fans of the Royal Family have been left captivated by today’s Trooping the Colour parade, which commemorates the Monarch’s birthday, thanks to one standout ‘main character’ member. Although King Charles was born in November, his official birthday is marked in June, following the precedent set by numerous monarchs throughout history. This stems from centuries-old tradition – and the British weather. As thousands of Royal enthusiasts lined the Mall to mark the occasion, attention was firmly fixed on one particular Royal Family member – and it wasn’t King Charles, whom one might anticipate being the focal point at his own celebration. Instead, the Royal Family member capturing hearts is Princess Charlotte. Travelling alongside her mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her two brothers, Prince George and Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte radiated poise and composure as she waved and beamed at the crowds assembled to glimpse her and her family, even when other relatives didn’t. Princess Charlotte donned a simple white dress with short sleeves, while her brothers wore smart suits, guaranteeing they were impeccably dressed for …

Full list of planes at Trooping the Colour 2026 | Royal | News

Full list of planes at Trooping the Colour 2026 | Royal | News

The Flypast will take place at 1pm (Image: Getty) Members of the Royal Family will observe the annual Trooping the Colour parade in central London today, which includes a spectacular display of pomp and pageantry. The event sees an impressive carriage procession down The Mall and concludes with senior royals stepping out onto the Buckingham Palace Balcony to watch a Flypast by the RAF. This will take place at 1pm, with a series of jets soaring over the royal residence. The numerous aircraft types and formations showcase the RAF’s contemporary capabilities and their critical contribution to recent and ongoing Operations. Below, the Daily Express looks at what aircraft will perform in the flypast, which will fly directly down the length of The Mall over Buckingham Palace. Wave 1 – 3 Chinook’s The flypast begins with three RAF Chinook (CH-47) aircraft from 7, 18 and 27 Sqn’s from RAF Doiham. This year marks 45 years of Chinook service with the RAF. The Chinook is fitted with two Honeywell 55-L-714A Free-Turbine engines. It can carry up to …