Overview
- Trooping the Colour took place in London on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla leading a carriage procession to mark the sovereign’s official birthday.
- Prince William rode in the parade on horseback in military uniform while the wider Household Division mustered more than 1,400 soldiers, around 200 horses and about 400 military musicians for the ceremony.
- The Princess of Wales attended with Prince William and their three children and drew intense public and media attention for her composed presence and coordinated family styling.
- Fashion outlets reported that Kate wore a pale blue Catherine Walker coatdress with a Philip Treacy hat and related accessories, though design attributions come mainly from lifestyle coverage rather than official palace statements.
- Princess Charlotte wore the Irish Guards brooch that Queen Elizabeth II wore at the 2022 state funeral and a large white organza bow, a gesture framed by outlets as a symbolic tribute and a likely summer fashion influence.