Ceremony of the Keys: The history behind the famous military spectacle
The Ceremony of the Keys is a public event that allows residents and visitors to witness the historic ritual.
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King Charles New portrait of King Charles wearing military uniform for Armed Forces Day
As ceremonial head of the Armed Forces the King is wearing his Field Marshal No1 full ceremonial frock coat with medals, sword and ...
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Queen Camilla I salute you all: Queen Camilla delivers special message on Armed Forces Day
Camilla thanks the men and women of all three services for protecting the UK, while remembering those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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Prince Harry Harry comforts mother as she recalls how she told her son his Army father had been killed
Prince Harry is the Global Ambassador of Scotty's Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children and young people.
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Army Armed Forces perform an impeccable welcome for Japan's Emperor and Empress
More than 1,250 soldiers from the Household Division and 240 military working horses took part in the ceremony.
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Royals Armed Forces community pays tribute to Princess Anne after she sustained 'minor injuries'
The King has been kept closely informed and joins the Royal Family in sending 'well wishes' to the Princess for a speedy recovery.
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Army Soldiers parade with beards at Trooping the Colour for first time in 100 years
Soldiers who want to sport a beard must ensure that it is full-set, not patchy and trimmed off the cheekbones and neck.
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Royals Kate returns to public life at Trooping the Colour, wearing Irish Guards brooch
The Princess of Wales arrived by carriage with her three children, her first official outing of 2024.
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Royals Princess of Wales to attend Trooping the Colour in first public appearance this year
The Princess has said she is responding well to treatment for cancer and will be attending the military parade in London.
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Army Duchess of Edinburgh marks first visit to Queen's Own Yeomanry in the field
Sophie visited British Army Reservists during Exercise Rhino Heart in northern Germany.
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Gibraltar Hundreds watch British Forces Gibraltar parade mark King Charles's birthday
More than 30 aircraft are due to take to the skies above the crowds on The Mall and over Buckingham Palace.
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King Charles RAF gears up for Trooping the Colour with more than 30 aircraft in spectacular flypast
The King's Birthday Flypast has a long and proud history, beginning in 1913.
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Royals Cavalry horse injured in London escape set to appear at the King's Birthday Parade
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment horse Tennyson will be part of the parade for the King's birthday.
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King Charles King praises the 'vital work' of the Irish Guards ahead of central role in Trooping the Colour
The King's words of praise came as he presented new colours to Number 9 and 12 Companies, Irish Guards.
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Royals King presents new colours to the Irish Guards at Windsor Castle ahead of birthday parade
New colours were presented to No 9 and No 12 Company of 2nd Battalion the Irish Guards.
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Army In pictures: Household Division ready for Trooping the Colour after Colonel's Review
The Colonel's Review is the final rehearsal ahead of the most important date in the military's ceremonial calendar.