Britain's Royal Family Attends the Trooping The Colour Parade 2017 on June 17, 2017 in London, England

Trooping the Colour (the Queen's birthday parade) is a favourite event in the royal calendar, especially with young Princes & Princesses. Here Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Kate Middleton



Queen Elizabeth II was greeted by guards as she joined the ceremony during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.



Prince Harry rides by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II was helped out of her carriage by footmen and greeted by guards as she joined the ceremony during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrives at the parade during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Charlotte carried by her mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge headed inside after listening to a rendition of the national anthem, following the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, carried by her mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, pointed into the crowd, while Prince George of Cambridge initially looked unimpressed as he rested his face in his hands as his father Prince Williams, Duke of Cambridge watched him, as the Royal Family gathered on the balcony following the Trooping the Colour parade 2017 in London, England



Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge watch the Trooping the Colour parade from Buckingham Palace on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George could be seen mouth agape and head tilted to the sky watching the planes although at other intervals looked rather bored

The three-year-old Prince George of Cambridge was snapped peering out of the window behind the balcony taking in the thousands of people below

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge pointing up as the Red Arrows flew over leaving their signature red, white and blue trails. The little Princess carried by her mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wearing an Alexander McQueen pleated pink dress teamed with a matching hat by Jane Taylor.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive for the annual Trooping the Colour parade 2017

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive for the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge ride by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge ride by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge rides a horse during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge ride a horse during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England. 

(L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive for the annual Trooping the Colour parade on June 18, 2017



Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge opted for an Alexander McQueen pleated pink dress, teamed with a matching hat by Jane Taylor during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge dazzled on the Queen's big day in a pink dress by Alexander McQueen teamed with a matching hat by Jane Taylor.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attends the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(R-L) Princess Beatrice of York with her younger sister Princess Eugenie of York attends the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(R-L) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and his older son Prince William, Duke of Cambridge ride a horse during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall rides by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ride by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge rides a horse during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge rides by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(R-L) Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex ride by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(R-L) Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge with their two children Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (L) and Prince George of Cambridge and Savannah Philip look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London,

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Autumn Phillips stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Peter Phillips and Autumn Phillips with their children Savannah Phillips (front right) and Isla Phillips during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge dazzled on the Queen's big day in a pink pleated dress by Alexander McQueen and hat by Jane Taylor.

(L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge ride by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge looks on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Princess Beatrice, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge looks on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, carried by her mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, pointed into the crowd, while Prince George of Cambridge initially looked unimpressed as he rested his face in his hands on the balcony following the Trooping the Colour parade 2017

 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look on from the balconyduring the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ride by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wearing a hat by Jane Taylor as she attends the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge pointing up as the Red Arrows flew over and Prince George of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II rides by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ride by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge rides by carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England. 

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Charlotte carried by her mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge headed inside after listening to a rendition of the national anthem, following the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(R-L) Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Princess Beatrice, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leaves Buckingham Palace in an open carriage to attend the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 17, 2017 in London, England. 

(L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(R-L) Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England. 

Adorable Princess Charlotte of Cambridge look on from the balcony during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh waves to the crowd as they look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II travels in the royal carriage during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Princess Eugenie of York and Princess Beatrice of York arrive for the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II travels in a horse-drawn carriage past Buckingham Palace on her way to Horse Guards Parade for the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 17, 2017.

Princess Eugenie of York arrives for the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrives for the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II travels in a horse-drawn carriage past Buckingham Palace on her way to Horse Guards Parade for the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 17, 2017. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. In 1748, it was decided that the parade would be used to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign. More than 600 guardsmen and cavalry make up the parade, a celebration of the Sovereign's official birthday, although the Queen's actual birthday is on 21 April.

Princess Beatrice during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Beatrice during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Anne, Princess Royal during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Prince Andrew, Duke of York take part in the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

 Prince Harry takes part in the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge takes part in the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Horse Guards Parade for the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England. The annual ceremony is Queen Elizabeth II's birthday parade and dates back to the 17th Century when the Colours of a regiment were used as a rallying point in battle.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (L) and the Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (R) arrive at Horse Guards Parade for the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Anne, Princess Royal arrives at Horse Guards Parade for the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends the annual Trooping The Colour parade at Horse Guards Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace touching her mother's face during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge having fun on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, carried Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge looks bored on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with their children Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Crowds gather outside the gates as members of the Royal Family stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past of aircraft by the Royal Air Force, in London on June 17, 2017. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. In 1748, it was decided that the parade would be used to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign. More than 600 guardsmen and cavalry make up the parade, a celebration of the Sovereign's official birthday, although the Queen's actual birthday is on 21 April.

Prince George of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckinghgam Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh waves to the crowd as they look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Member of the Royal family look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal takes part in the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Members of the Royal family look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Princess Michael of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent and Lady Gabriella Windsor look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Savannah Phillips and younger sister Isla Phillips on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge touching the nose of her mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge watches from a window of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge watch from a window of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge watch from a window of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge watch from a window of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge watches from a window of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England

Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge watch from a window of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge watch from a window of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, accompanied by their nanny Maria Teresa Borrallo, watch from a window of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Frederick Windsor stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Savannah Phillips sticking her tongue out as she watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Eugenie travel down The Mall in a horse drawn carriage during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

(L-R) Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice travel down The Mall in a horse drawn carriage during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge watches the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

Isla Phillips with a big smile as she watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.