By Morgan Klosterman
3:48 PM PDT, June 18, 2024
The Trooping the Colour parade is the official celebration of King Charles III's birthday, held this year on June 15, 2024. His actual birthday is on Nov. 14, but the annual parade takes place in the summer months. It also marked Kate Middleton's first public appearance since she revealed her cancer diagnosis. Check out the images from the royal event!
Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte
The brother and sister wave during Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester smile during Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.
Prince William and Kate Middleton
The Prince and Princess of Wales smile on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to view the celebration following the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London, England.
Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte
The three siblings attend the Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.
Anne, Princess Royal
Anne, Princess Royal rides a horse during the Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.
King Charles III
King Charles III waves from his carriage during Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.
Prince George
Prince George points away during Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.
Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester
Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester rides in a carriage during Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Lady Louise Windsor
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Lady Louise Windsor attend the Trooping the Colour on June 15.
Kate Middleton
The Princess of Wales waves on the balcony during Trooping the Colour at Buckingham Palace on June 15 in London, England.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla
King Charles III and Queen Camilla smile during Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.
Prince William
Prince William rides on horseback during Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.
Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte flips her hair back during Trooping the Colour in London, England.
Prince Louis
Prince Louis puts his hand on the window of the carriage as he looks out during Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte
Kate and Princess Charlotte travel in a horse-drawn carriage in celebration of Trooping the Colour in London, England on June 15.
Kate Middleton and Prince Louis
Prince Louis laughs as he travels with his mom, the Princess of Wales, in a horse-drawn carriage along The Mall during Trooping the Colour in London, England, on June 15.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, King Charles III and Queen Camilla
The royal family waves on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London, England, on June 15.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
The family of five smile during Trooping the Colour on June 15 in London, England.