Trooping the Colour
Description
Crowds line the flag-filled royal road of The Mall to watch the gleaming cavalry divisions on their perfectly-groomed steeds parading up and down the roads around St James' Park. The Massed Bands pipe out jaunty, military tunes and the Queen herself can be glimpsed at the head of her troops, giving her Royal wave to all and sundry.
The tradition of the "trooping of the colours" to show off the flags of the different military orders dates back to 1748 and since Edward VII's reign the Sovereign has taken the salute in person. After arriving back at Buckingham Palace she appears on the balcony to watch the RAF flypast as the guns salute her from the Tower of London.
Dates
Jun 2009 (annual)
Opening times
Queen leaves Palace 10.40am; parade starts 11am
Prices
free
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Tourist information
British Tourist Authority
Tel:
020 8846 9000
Fax:
020 8563 0302
Useful links
Royal Family Website
Trooping the Colour Website
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