More than 1,400 soldiers and 400 musicians take part in the military parade. King Karol and his wife Kamila appeared in uniforms. Kamil’s choice of outfit surprised some, but it should be emphasized that she holds the position of colonel-in-chief of the Grenadier Guard.
She inherited this military title at the end of 2022 after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Her outfit is a sign of respect for her own unit and the traditions of the regiment. For years, Princess Kate has had a prominent role in the military parade ceremony called Trooping The Color. Today, she impressed with her style, appearing in a light blue coat costume with contrasting white trims.
The elegant dress is called “Lafayette” and was designed by her favorite fashion brand Catherine Walker. Princess Diana is known to have loved the brand and we remember her wearing a very similar blue and white ensemble in 1987 and 1992.
An important part of the fashionable look of the Princess of Wales is also a large, distinctive hat with a wide brim in the same pastel blue color, it is a creation of the prestigious brand Philip Treacy. As a detail, earrings with pearls and diamonds in the shape of a flower from the brand Cassandra Goad stand out. Let’s remind you, she wore the same one at the christening of Prince Louis in 2018. She had a traditional Irish Guard brooch on the lapel.
It is very obvious that Princess Kate coordinated her outfit with the clothes of her children, George, Charlotte and Louis. The blue dress matches the color of the ties worn by the boys, while the white the details are coordinated with the colors of the dress worn by Princess Charlotte, who has grown incredibly and looks like a little lady.
Princess Kate went to the ceremony with the children and Prince William, after which the British heir to the throne took his place directly in the parade. For clarification, the word “Colour” refers to military flags (regimental insignia) that were historically used on the battlefield to help soldiers identify their unit during battle. The word “Trooping” means the ceremonial marching of these flags in front of the soldiers for all to see.
It was first held during the reign of King Charles II (1660–1685) and officially became a celebration of the monarch’s birthday in 1748 under King George II. It has been held every year since 1760, during the reign of George III. The parade takes place on a route between Buckingham Palace, The Mall and Horse Guards Parade.
At the very beginning, senior members of the royal family set off in carriages and on horseback from Buckingham Palace down The Mall towards Horse Guards Parade. The King then arrives at Horse Guards Parade, where he receives the royal salute and inspects the assembled soldiers in their traditional red uniforms and bear caps. This is followed by a march of military bands and the main transfer of the regimental flag.
The army and the royal family return to Buckingham Palace after the parade. A ceremonial salvo of 41 cannons will be fired in the nearby Green Park. King Karol III, Kamila and working members of the royal family, along with the youngest members, step out onto the famous balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet the public and watch a spectacular fly-by of Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft, including the Red Arrows aerobatic group.
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