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Military ceremony in the British Army and other Commonwealth militaries

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Trooping the Colour: Military ceremony in the British Army and other Commonwealth militaries
Trooping the Colour is a ceremonial event performed every year on Horse Guards Parade in London, United Kingdom, by regiments of Household Division, to celebrate the official birthday of the British sovereign. It is also known as the Sovereign's Birthday Parade. Similar events are held in other countries of the Commonwealth. In the UK, it is, with the State Opening of Parliament, the biggest event of the ceremonial calendar, and watched by millions on TV and on the streets of London.

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Prince Louis dances to the bagpipes as royal children watch Trooping the Colour

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Three horses that got loose and bolted through capital to feature in Trooping the Colour

Three military horses that ran loose through central London earlier this year will line up for Trooping the Colour on Saturday.
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Kate to miss ceremonial event next month - as King to attend Trooping the Colour in carriage

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The many faces of Prince Louis at Trooping the Colour

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Prince Louis has marked his grandfather's first official birthday as monarch with a series of funny faces and antics fit for a King.
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King to become first monarch in decades to ride on horseback during Trooping the Colour

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The King will become the first monarch in more than 30 years to take part in Trooping the Colour on horseback this morning.
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Prince William oversees Trooping the Colour preparations ahead of the Queen's birthday next week

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The Duke of Cambridge led the full dress rehearsal today during final preparations for the Trooping the Colour ahead of the Queen's birthday next week.
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Witnesses have shared their shock at seeing part of a stand collapse during a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, which left five people injured.
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Injuries after stand collapses at Trooping the Colour rehearsal

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