Thousands gathered to watch King Charles in his first Trooping the Colour as monarch in a Birthday Parade that marked the first time a reigning monarch has ridden in on horseback in over 30 years and culminated in a spectacular flypast.
Charles, 74, was flanked by his son, William the Prince of Wales, and siblings Prince Edward and Princess Anne, who all rode horses gifted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police – bringing back a tradition enjoyed by his mother, the late Queen, who rode in the annual parade until 1986.
