Trooping the Colour Highlights Royal Unity, Tributes

The 2025 Trooping the Colour ceremony in London celebrated King Charles III's official birthday, with the King presiding from a carriage due to ongoing cancer treatment. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis participated alongside their parents Prince William and Kate Middleton, charming spectators with their coordinated outfits and interactions. Senior royals, including Queen Camilla and Princess Anne, appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony, while Prince Andrew, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle were notably absent. This year, the ceremony included a minute's silence and black armbands worn by senior royals to honor victims of the recent Air India plane crash. The event featured a brief protest and renewed debates about the monarchy's future but concluded with the traditional Royal Air Force Red Arrows flypast. The royal family's presentation of the next generation underscored efforts to reinforce tradition and unity.