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Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Royal fans think King Charles made Trooping the Colour 'faux pas'
Crowds are set to descend on central London for Trooping the Colour today (Saturday, June 14) – and some eagle-eyed royal fans have spotted what they believe is an error King Charles appears to have made a Trooping The Colour 'faux pas', royal fans claim. The celebration is due to kick off later today (Saturday, June 14) in honour of the monarch 's birthday. Every year, more than 1,400 soldiers, 400 musicians and 200 horses make their way to Horse Guard 's Parade via The Mall in honour of the big day. The festivities are brought to an end each year with an RAF flypast, with senior members of the Royal Family watching from the balcony at Buckingham Palace in front of adoring crowds. Trooping the Colour has been held in June every year for hundreds of years. Male members of the Royal Family will traditionally wear the uniforms of different regiments of the Household Division, of which Charles is Colonel in Chief. But eagle-eyed royal enthusiasts think they have spotted what they claim is a mistake in King Charles ' uniform from last year's parade. Taking to Reddit, one fan said: "There seems to be a faux pas in the King's uniform of Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards at Trooping the Colour today. "He seems to be wearing the sash of a general officer's rather than the appropriate colonel's sash for the regiment." Another added: "Good catch! I think that probably is a faux pas. Of course we could retrospectively justify it by saying it's his army and he can wear what he likes." The Royal Family's Facebook page last year shed light on Charles' choice of attire, and revealed there was a reason he chose to wear the uniform he selected. "Members of the family taking part in today's parade proudly wore uniforms of regiments with which they have special associations," the post read. "The King, Colonel in Chief of the Household Division, wore the tunic of the Guard of Honour Order, the Irish Guards. The Monarch always wears the uniform of whichever Regiment's Colour is being trooped." Royal fans previously discovered why King Charles marks his birthday in June, despite being born in November. According to the official Royal Family website, Trooping The Colour "has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign for over 260 years." The celebration is thought to have begun during the reign of King Charles II, who sat on the throne from 1660 until 1685. "Regimental flags of the British Army were historically described as 'Colours,'" The Household Division's website states. "The principal role of a regiment's Colours was to provide a rallying point on the battlefield." The Household Division explains young officers would march between the ranks of troops, holding the Colours high and giving rise to the parade we know and love today. "So, what today is a great tradition began life as a vital and practical parade designed to aid unit recognition before a battle commenced. "In 1748, it was decided that this parade would be used to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign and it became an annual event after George III became King in 1760," the website continues. "Today, this colourful spectacular remains a celebration of the Sovereign's official birthday." George III, like the current monarch, was born in November. However, holding a parade in winter was deemed a risky move thanks to the UK's reliably unreliable weather. June was chosen because it is more likely to be warm and dry, offering better conditions for a royal parade.
North Wales Chronicle
13-06-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
King presents new Colours to Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle
Troops from the 1st and 2nd Battalions paraded on Friday morning before the King's official birthday celebrations in London this weekend. The soldiers marched from Victoria Barracks through Windsor town centre, accompanied by the Band of the Coldstream Guards, before entering the castle. The old Colours were formally marched off to the sound of Auld Lang Syne. Around 1,000 guests watched the event in the roasting sun inside the Quadrangle, with around another 100 members of the public gathered outside the castle gates trying to catch a glimpse. A traditional drumhead service followed, with regimental drums stacked to form a makeshift altar. The new Colours were laid on top and consecrated by the Chaplain-General. The King, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment, touched each Colour before formally presenting them to the Guards. 'It gives me enormous pride, as your Colonel-in-Chief, to be able to present these new Colours to you today in the presence of the wider Regimental family,' he said. 'Each and every one of you on parade today is now part of that great legacy.' The new Colours display 44 of the regiment's 113 battle honours, ranging from Tangier in 1680 to the Gulf in 1991. They also bear the eight-pointed Star of the Order of the Garter and the King's Crown, featured for the first time in 70 years. 'These Colours, encompassing your richly deserved battle honours, are a gallant testament to the outstanding courage, fortitude and spirit that the Regiment has always displayed throughout our nation's history,' the King said. He also paid tribute to the families of serving soldiers, adding: 'I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks for your tremendous, unwavering support and encouragement.' The Coldstream Guards are the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army, founded in 1650 during the English Civil War. They serve both in frontline military operations and in ceremonial duties, including guarding royal residences. They have recently deployed to Iraq, supported training efforts in Ukraine, and delivered military instruction in West Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East. 'You have done so much to support both Ukraine, and the United Kingdom's own security,' the King said. After the presentation, the Colours were returned to the regiment's ensigns, who took up position in front of the parade. The Guards then gave three cheers and a Royal Salute before marching off. The King remained in the Quadrangle later in the day to meet serving guardsmen, families, veterans and the bereaved. The youngest soldier on parade was 18, while the oldest was a 67-year-old veteran. Later Ensign Lieutenant Max Martin, 24, who was mentioned by the King during his address, told the PA news agency: 'It was an absolutely incredible day. 'It caught me completely off guard – first thing I thought about was my mum and dad in the stands and how excited they would have been to hear my name. 'I tried my best not to let out a grin but as His Majesty pushed up the King's Colour and said good luck for tomorrow I couldn't help but have a little smirk to myself. 'The eagle eyes of the Garrison Sergeant Major were watching me so I tried to cover it up but I couldn't help myself.'
Rhyl Journal
13-06-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
King presents new Colours to Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle
Troops from the 1st and 2nd Battalions paraded on Friday morning before the King's official birthday celebrations in London this weekend. The soldiers marched from Victoria Barracks through Windsor town centre, accompanied by the Band of the Coldstream Guards, before entering the castle. The old Colours were formally marched off to the sound of Auld Lang Syne. Around 1,000 guests watched the event in the roasting sun inside the Quadrangle, with around another 100 members of the public gathered outside the castle gates trying to catch a glimpse. A traditional drumhead service followed, with regimental drums stacked to form a makeshift altar. The new Colours were laid on top and consecrated by the Chaplain-General. The King, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment, touched each Colour before formally presenting them to the Guards. 'It gives me enormous pride, as your Colonel-in-Chief, to be able to present these new Colours to you today in the presence of the wider Regimental family,' he said. 'Each and every one of you on parade today is now part of that great legacy.' The new Colours display 44 of the regiment's 113 battle honours, ranging from Tangier in 1680 to the Gulf in 1991. They also bear the eight-pointed Star of the Order of the Garter and the King's Crown, featured for the first time in 70 years. 'These Colours, encompassing your richly deserved battle honours, are a gallant testament to the outstanding courage, fortitude and spirit that the Regiment has always displayed throughout our nation's history,' the King said. He also paid tribute to the families of serving soldiers, adding: 'I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks for your tremendous, unwavering support and encouragement.' The Coldstream Guards are the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army, founded in 1650 during the English Civil War. They serve both in frontline military operations and in ceremonial duties, including guarding royal residences. They have recently deployed to Iraq, supported training efforts in Ukraine, and delivered military instruction in West Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East. 'You have done so much to support both Ukraine, and the United Kingdom's own security,' the King said. After the presentation, the Colours were returned to the regiment's ensigns, who took up position in front of the parade. The Guards then gave three cheers and a Royal Salute before marching off. The King remained in the Quadrangle later in the day to meet serving guardsmen, families, veterans and the bereaved. The youngest soldier on parade was 18, while the oldest was a 67-year-old veteran. Later Ensign Lieutenant Max Martin, 24, who was mentioned by the King during his address, told the PA news agency: 'It was an absolutely incredible day. 'It caught me completely off guard – first thing I thought about was my mum and dad in the stands and how excited they would have been to hear my name. 'I tried my best not to let out a grin but as His Majesty pushed up the King's Colour and said good luck for tomorrow I couldn't help but have a little smirk to myself. 'The eagle eyes of the Garrison Sergeant Major were watching me so I tried to cover it up but I couldn't help myself.'
Powys County Times
13-06-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
King presents new Colours to Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle
The King has presented new Colours to the Coldstream Guards during a ceremony at Windsor Castle, marking the regiment's 375th anniversary. Troops from the 1st and 2nd Battalions paraded on Friday morning before the King's official birthday celebrations in London this weekend. The soldiers marched from Victoria Barracks through Windsor town centre, accompanied by the Band of the Coldstream Guards, before entering the castle. The old Colours were formally marched off to the sound of Auld Lang Syne. Around 1,000 guests watched the event in the roasting sun inside the Quadrangle, with around another 100 members of the public gathered outside the castle gates trying to catch a glimpse. A traditional drumhead service followed, with regimental drums stacked to form a makeshift altar. The new Colours were laid on top and consecrated by the Chaplain-General. The King, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment, touched each Colour before formally presenting them to the Guards. 'It gives me enormous pride, as your Colonel-in-Chief, to be able to present these new Colours to you today in the presence of the wider Regimental family,' he said. 'Each and every one of you on parade today is now part of that great legacy.' The new Colours display 44 of the regiment's 113 battle honours, ranging from Tangier in 1680 to the Gulf in 1991. They also bear the eight-pointed Star of the Order of the Garter and the King's Crown, featured for the first time in 70 years. 'These Colours, encompassing your richly deserved battle honours, are a gallant testament to the outstanding courage, fortitude and spirit that the Regiment has always displayed throughout our nation's history,' the King said. He also paid tribute to the families of serving soldiers, adding: 'I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks for your tremendous, unwavering support and encouragement.' The Coldstream Guards are the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army, founded in 1650 during the English Civil War. They serve both in frontline military operations and in ceremonial duties, including guarding royal residences. They have recently deployed to Iraq, supported training efforts in Ukraine, and delivered military instruction in West Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East. 'You have done so much to support both Ukraine, and the United Kingdom's own security,' the King said. After the presentation, the Colours were returned to the regiment's ensigns, who took up position in front of the parade. The Guards then gave three cheers and a Royal Salute before marching off. The King remained in the Quadrangle later in the day to meet serving guardsmen, families, veterans and the bereaved. The youngest soldier on parade was 18, while the oldest was a 67-year-old veteran. Later Ensign Lieutenant Max Martin, 24, who was mentioned by the King during his address, told the PA news agency: 'It was an absolutely incredible day. 'It caught me completely off guard – first thing I thought about was my mum and dad in the stands and how excited they would have been to hear my name. 'I tried my best not to let out a grin but as His Majesty pushed up the King's Colour and said good luck for tomorrow I couldn't help but have a little smirk to myself. 'The eagle eyes of the Garrison Sergeant Major were watching me so I tried to cover it up but I couldn't help myself.'
Western Telegraph
13-06-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
King presents new Colours to Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle
Troops from the 1st and 2nd Battalions paraded on Friday morning before the King's official birthday celebrations in London this weekend. The soldiers marched from Victoria Barracks through Windsor town centre, accompanied by the Band of the Coldstream Guards, before entering the castle. The Band of the Coldstream Guards enter the Quadrangle during a ceremony at Windsor Castle (Henry Nicholls/PA) The old Colours were formally marched off to the sound of Auld Lang Syne. Around 1,000 guests watched the event in the roasting sun inside the Quadrangle, with around another 100 members of the public gathered outside the castle gates trying to catch a glimpse. A traditional drumhead service followed, with regimental drums stacked to form a makeshift altar. The new Colours were laid on top and consecrated by the Chaplain-General. The King, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment, touched each Colour before formally presenting them to the Guards. Charles is Colonel-in-Chief of the Coldstream Guards (Henry Nicholls/PA) 'It gives me enormous pride, as your Colonel-in-Chief, to be able to present these new Colours to you today in the presence of the wider Regimental family,' he said. 'Each and every one of you on parade today is now part of that great legacy.' The new Colours display 44 of the regiment's 113 battle honours, ranging from Tangier in 1680 to the Gulf in 1991. They also bear the eight-pointed Star of the Order of the Garter and the King's Crown, featured for the first time in 70 years. 'These Colours, encompassing your richly deserved battle honours, are a gallant testament to the outstanding courage, fortitude and spirit that the Regiment has always displayed throughout our nation's history,' the King said. He also paid tribute to the families of serving soldiers, adding: 'I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks for your tremendous, unwavering support and encouragement.' The flags were positioned on the drum stack, a makeshift altar created from regimental drums, during the ceremony (Henry Nicholls/PA) The Coldstream Guards are the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army, founded in 1650 during the English Civil War. They serve both in frontline military operations and in ceremonial duties, including guarding royal residences. They have recently deployed to Iraq, supported training efforts in Ukraine, and delivered military instruction in West Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East. 'You have done so much to support both Ukraine, and the United Kingdom's own security,' the King said. After the presentation, the Colours were returned to the regiment's ensigns, who took up position in front of the parade. The Guards then gave three cheers and a Royal Salute before marching off. The King remained in the Quadrangle later in the day to meet serving guardsmen, families, veterans and the bereaved. The King inspects the regiment (Henry Nicholls/PA) The youngest soldier on parade was 18, while the oldest was a 67-year-old veteran. Later Ensign Lieutenant Max Martin, 24, who was mentioned by the King during his address, told the PA news agency: 'It was an absolutely incredible day. 'It caught me completely off guard – first thing I thought about was my mum and dad in the stands and how excited they would have been to hear my name. 'I tried my best not to let out a grin but as His Majesty pushed up the King's Colour and said good luck for tomorrow I couldn't help but have a little smirk to myself. 'The eagle eyes of the Garrison Sergeant Major were watching me so I tried to cover it up but I couldn't help myself.'
