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Prince Louis, Prince George and Princess Charlotte wave to crowds during King's Birthday Parade

By Svar Nanan-Sen Published: 13/06/2026 - 11:22 Updated: 13/06/2026 - 11:31

The Princess of Wales travelled with her children in the Ascot Landau during the parade

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were seen waving to spectators gathered along the route for Trooping the Colour today. The royal children travelled alongside their mother, the Princess of Wales, in the Ascot Landau, a historic four-wheeled carriage with a convertible roof that can be lowered.

This elegant vehicle is one of five such landaus maintained by the Royal Mews, having been acquired during Queen Victoria's reign. The carriage is primarily associated with the Royal Meeting at Ascot, where it features prominently in the annual procession, though it also appears at state visits, royal weddings and other ceremonial occasions.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were seen waving to spectators gathered along the route for Trooping the Colour today. | GETTY

For the occasion, the Princess of Wales donned a blue Catherine Walker design complemented by a Philip Treacy hat and her Irish Guards brooch. |GETTY

The Ascot Landau is typically drawn by the renowned Windsor Greys, horses that have fulfilled ceremonial duties for successive monarchs and their families since the Victorian era. These distinctive grey horses continue to play a significant role in the nation's ceremonial life, maintaining a tradition spanning more than a century. For the occasion, the Princess of Wales donned a blue Catherine Walker design complemented by a Philip Treacy hat and her Irish Guards brooch.

The royal children travelled alongside their mother, the Princess of Wales, in the Ascot Landau, a historic four-wheeled carriage with a convertible roof that can be lowered. | GETTY

Several senior members of the Royal Family participated in the parade on horseback, riding mounts with a special connection to the Crown. The Prince of Wales rode Darby, a horse presented by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 2019 to commemorate both the 80th anniversary of the RCMP's breeding programme and the 50th anniversary of their first gift horse, Burmese.

The Prince of Wales rode Darby, a horse presented by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 2019 to commemorate both the 80th anniversary of the RCMP's breeding programme and the 50th anniversary of their first gift horse, Burmese. | GETTY

The Princess Royal travelled on Noble, a horse given to the King in 2023 and carried His Majesty during that year's birthday parade. The Duke of Edinburgh travelled on Sir John, a horse presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 2016 to mark her 90th birthday.

Every royal at Trooping the Colour 2026

It was a who's who of royals as the House of Windsor gathered to celebrate King Charles III's official birthday at Trooping the Colour 2026

By Isaac Bickerstaff 13 June 2026

Which royals attended Trooping the Colour 2026? The Princess of Wales, joined by Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, were among the honoured guests celebrating King CharlesChris Jackson/Getty Images

It was a glorious summer’s day as the royal family gathered in London for Trooping the Colour 2026. One of the highlights of the social season for the House of Windsor, the celebration of King Charles’ ‘official birthday’ saw the likes of the Princess of Wales, Prince William, and the Duchess of Edinburgh embrace all the pomp and ceremony that the monarch and his military have to offer.

In an era of a stripped-down monarchy, Trooping the Colour is no longer the opportunity to see the wider royal family that it once was, now only frequented by working members of the Firm. For royal watchers, however, it is an opportunity to see those core pillars of support for the King at their elegant best.

The Royal Family typically travel in two types of carriage for Trooping the Colour: barouches and Ascot Landaus.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence at Trooping the ColourTOBY SHEPHEARD/Getty Images

Barouches are a type of carriage first seen in London in the early nineteenth century. There are today two barouches at the Royal Mews, which are distinguished by the lightly elegant shape of the undercarriage of the body. In common with almost all the carriages at the Royal Mews, they bear the dark claret paint which has been synonymous with royal vehicles, both horse drawn and motorised, for the past century.

The Duke and Duchess of GloucesterJUSTIN TALLIS/Getty Images

The barouches display the royal insignia of a lion surmounting a crown, surrounded by the Collar of the Order of the Garter, on the door and rear panels. They are driven by a coachman with a pair of horses, the coachman’s box being lined in blue wool with silk braid with roses (England), thistles (Scotland) and shamrocks (Northern Ireland) woven into the trim. The barouches have been used for Trooping the Colour for over a hundred years.

This year, it was Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, who led the royal parade with Princess Anne’s husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, in the No. 1 Barouche, while the No. 2 Barouche was graced by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Prince William, Prince of Wales during Trooping The Colour on June 13, 2026 in London, England. Trooping The Colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the British Monarch. The event features over 1400 soldiers of the Household Division and King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including over 400 musicians from the Massed Bands. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Behind the barouches came King Charles and Queen Camilla in an Ascot Landau. In coachbuilding, a landau is a four-wheeled luxury carriage with a roof that can be let down. The Ascot Landau, one of five kept by the Royal Mews and purchased during the reign of Queen Victoria, is a wonderfully bright, small, lovely carriage, which chiefly features in the Carriage Procession during The Royal Meeting at Ascot every year.

Prince William and the Duke of Edinburgh ride out at Trooping the Colour 2026Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Prince William, Prince Edward and Princess Anne riding on horseback at Trooping the Colour 2026 Aaron Chown - PA Images/Getty Images

Three members of the Firm rode on horses from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Prince William rode Darby, a horse presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 to mark the 80th anniversary of the RCMP’s breeding programme. Princess Anne rode Noble, presented to King Charles in 2023 and ridden by His Majesty at the 2023 Birthday Parade. The trio was completed by Prince Edward, who rode Sir John, a horse presented by the RCMP to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

This year marks the fourth Trooping the Colour of His Majesty’s reign. The King attended his first Trooping the Colour in 1951, aged three, riding in a carriage with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, and aunt, Princess Margaret. The King first rode in the parade as Colonel of the Welsh Guards in 1975.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte rode in a carriage alongside the Princess of Wales and Prince Louis Samir Hussein

King Charles and Queen CamillaAaron Chown - PA Images/Getty Images

The honour of Trooping their Colour rotates through different regiments each year, and in 2026 it lies with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. It was the first time that the Regiment will have ‘Trooped the Colour’ before a King in 90 years.

The Grenadier Guards is the most senior infantry regiment in the British Army and has a unique relationship with the Sovereign. In 1656, King Charles II gave orders that the command (or Captaincy) of the first Company of the first regiment of Foot Guards be reserved for Himself and would be called The King’s Own Company. That command has been held by the Sovereign in every reign since.

Kate Middleton Looks Lovely in a Pair of Sentimental Earrings at Trooping the Colour 2026

The Princess of Wales channeled her late mother-in-law Princess Diana at the annual parade.

BY EMILY BURACKPUBLISHED: JUN 13, 2026 5:31 AM EDT

Kate Middleton has arrived at Trooping the Colour, riding in a carriage with her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Prince William, meanwhile, rode on horseback in the parade. For the occasion—Trooping the Colour is the annual celebration of the monarch’s birthday—the Princess of Wales chose a light blue dress with white piping, and a large, statement hat.

SAMIR HUSSEIN//GETTY IMAGES Kate and her family arriving for Trooping the Colour.

She accessorized with Cassandra Goad pearl floral burst earrings, which she wore earlier this year for the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury and debuted back in 2018 for the christening of her youngest son, Prince Louis.

SAMIR HUSSEIN//GETTY IMAGES The Princess of Wales arriving at Buckingham Palace ahead of the parade.

At a first glimpse, her outfit evoked a Princess Diana outfit from 1992:

TIM GRAHAM//GETTY IMAGES Princess Diana wearing a blue-and-white Catherine Walker suit with a matching Philip Somerville hat in Dehli, 1992.

Since marrying Prince William in 2011, Kate has not missed Trooping the Colour Through the years, Kate has primarily worn looks by Alexander McQueen and Catherine Walker to parade (she’s also worn pieces from Jenny Packham, Erdem, and Andrew Gn).

Following her two-day trip to Italy last month, it has been a quiet few weeks for Kate. She joined the rest of the royal family at Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling’s wedding in the Cotswolds this past weekend, and earlier in June, she carried out two engagements related to cancer charities: she joined King Charles and Queen Camilla to host a reception at St. James’s Palace, she then visited a holistic cancer center in Manchester.

The Prince of Wales left royal fans swooning with his 'refreshed' style at a technology conference in London.

William, 43, travelled to Olympia for his debut appearance at London Tech Week, where he launched a new chapter of his Homewards project, highlighting how digital tools and innovation can tackle homelessness.

Social media users gushed about his 'model' good looks after footage showed William arriving at the conference wearing an impeccably tailored navy suit.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales leave the wedding.

The couple both looked sophisticated in their ensembles for the wedding.

The Princess of Wales was all smiles as she exited All Saints Church following the nuptials.

The Princess of Wales looked effortlessly elegant as she joined members of the Royal Family at the wedding.

A beaming Catherine made a brief smile at William as the loved-up royal couple entered the church for the nuptials.

Catherine stepped out for the long-awaited wedding, a picture of poise.

William was spotted placing a supportive hand on Catherine's back as they arrived at the church.

William looked smart as ever in a blue waistcoat and matching tie.

The future Queen arrived for the nuptials and was met with loud cheers from the crowd who had gathered for the occasion.

Catherine and William were among some of the first guests to arrive at the event.

William looked proud as ever as he stepped out for the wedding.

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