💂🐎🎺 With over 1000 soldiers, 200 horses and 300 musicians on parade to mark the official birthday of The King, Trooping the Colour returns on Saturday.
🎥 Watch to find out more about the annual parade, and follow along today on @theroyalfamily.
Earlier today, The King popped in to wish the Grenadier Guards well, ahead of Trooping the Colour tomorrow. 💂
At their Company’s base in Aldershot, His Majesty spent time with some of the troops who will be on parade for The King’s official Birthday in London.
‘My wife and I were greatly saddened to learn of the death of David Hockney O.M., a giant of the world of art and painting, a Yorkshireman through and through and a dear friend and inspiration to so many.
David was one of life’s true originals; one who wore his genius as
Horizon Youth Zone, which His Majesty visited today, provides a safe and inspiring place for young people.
The centre offers activities including sports, cooking, creative and performing arts, media and employability support.
Hello Grimsby! 👋
The King has spent the day in Grimsby, meeting local leaders, organisations and businesses helping to shape the future of the town and create opportunities to benefit the community.
🧗At Horizon Youth Zone, His Majesty spent time with young people and heard
The Queen has visited one of St Mungo’s accommodation services in South East London to meet some of the incredible individuals involved in a vital new project, exploring how reading can support the wellbeing and recovery of people experiencing homelessness. 📚
Initiated by Her
Ahead of Trooping the Colour this weekend, The King, as Colonel-in-Chief, and The Queen, as Colonel, have presented two new Colours to the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. 💂♀️
Since their formation, the Grenadier Guards have fought in every major war, including Waterloo, the
Congratulations to everyone who received honours at today’s Investiture ceremony, hosted by The Princess Royal at Windsor Castle. 🎖️🎉
Amongst recipients were...
🦿 Dr. Mark Williams OBE for services to prosthetics.
🤝 Dr. Nasser Kurdy OBE for services to community interfaith
The Duchess of Edinburgh, joined by The Duke of Edinburgh, unveiled ‘The Plants with Purpose Garden’ at The Royal Windsor Flower Show this week.
🌳 Co‑designed by Her Royal Highness and Alan Williams, the garden showcases the importance of healthy soil, planting for pollinators,