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Trooping the Colour Shows Slimmed-Down Royals as Protests Are Contained

Containing Republic protesters on The Mall allowed the King’s birthday parade to proceed with curated, family-focused messaging from William and Kate.

Overview

  • The annual Trooping the Colour parade proceeded without major disruption after a full ceremonial procession, troop inspection and multi-wave RAF flypast concluded on Saturday.
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla rode in the Ascot Landau with the King in military uniform and the Queen in a Grenadier Guards–inspired red dress.
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales attended with their three children in a carriage and later shared official behind-the-scenes photos and videos on Kensington Royal to shape public optics.
  • Republic staged an anti-monarchy protest on The Mall that unfolded with umbrellas spelling out 'Stop The Reign' and chants but the Metropolitan Police kept demonstrators in a designated area to protect horses and the route.
  • Coverage focused on a narrower set of working royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony, visible family moments such as Kate’s brief stare at protesters and Sophie’s care for the children, and on how ceremony, security and social media are being used to manage the monarchy’s public image.