King Charles returned to the Buckingham Palace balcony on Saturday for the traditional close of Trooping the Colour, the annual parade marking the British monarch’s official birthday.
The King, 77, appeared with Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, their three children, and other senior royals on June 13. People reported that the family watched the Royal Air Force flypast from the balcony as crowds gathered along The Mall.
The Red Arrows closed the flypast with red, white, and blue trails over London. After the national anthem, Charles gave a final wave before the family went back inside Buckingham Palace.
The balcony lineup kept to the smaller pattern seen during Charles’ reign, with the focus on senior working royals, selected spouses, and the Wales children rather than the larger extended-family group that appeared more often during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.
The Balcony Appearance Closed the Birthday Parade
Trooping the Colour is held in June for the monarch’s official birthday, even though Charles’ actual birthday is Nov. 14. The parade includes the royal procession, military inspection, marching troops, music, horses, and the final balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace.
The King’s Birthday Parade site lists the 2026 parade for Saturday, June 13, at Horse Guards Parade. The tradition brings the royal family from Buckingham Palace down The Mall to Horse Guards Parade and back before the balcony flypast.
William, Kate and Their Children Joined the King
Prince William and Kate Middleton stood near Charles and Camilla on the balcony, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis also part of the lineup. For the Wales children, Trooping the Colour has become one of their most visible public appearances each year.
People reported that the group also included Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent.
The Balcony Lineup Stayed Smaller Than Past Royal Eras
Town & Country reported that the 2026 balcony followed the streamlined approach Charles has used during his reign. The group was limited to active senior royals, their spouses, and the Wales children.
The public image centered on Charles and Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales with their children, and the older working royals who continue to represent the crown at official events.
The Red Arrows Finished the Day Over London
The RAF flypast remains one of the best sights of Trooping the Colour for the public to see without a ticket. The official parade information says the flypast is scheduled for 1 p.m., and crowds can watch from The Mall as aircraft pass over Buckingham Palace.
People reported that the Red Arrows were part of the 2026 flypast, creating the final red, white, and blue image above the palace balcony.
The Parade Opens a Busy Royal Week
Trooping the Colour also begins a high-profile run of royal events. People noted that the parade is followed by Order of the Garter day at Windsor Castle and Royal Ascot.
The June schedule keeps the royal family in public view across several formal settings: military ceremony at Trooping the Colour, chivalric tradition at Windsor, and the racing calendar at Ascot.
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