The Queen's Birthday Parade (2nd Week in June) - Information, Events, Annual Events

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The Queen's Birthday Parade (2nd Week in June)

Perhaps the most spectacular ceremonial event in the capital's calendar and certainly the most stunning military pageant anywhere in the world. Also known as Trooping the Colour, it is performed by the Massed Bands and Troops of the Household Division (Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Irish Guards, Scots Guards and Welsh Guards together with the Household Cavalry) plus the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

It marks Her Majesty the Queen's offical (as opposed to real) birthday. On parade are one and a half thousand officers and men together with over 200 horses and nearly 500 musicians. Although tickets are very scarce and have to be applied for in January, you can get a good view from St. James's Park or along the Mall. The Queen leaves Buckingham Palace in a carriage at 10.40am and arrives at Horse Guards at 11am precisely.

Buckingham Palace, The Mall, Horse Guards
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