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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Major change for King Charles at this year's Trooping the Colour ceremony
Next weekend, the streets of Central London will erupt with the sound of pageantry, as the capital celebrates The King's official birthday but there will be one major change for King Charles this year. There will be a big change for King Charles at this year's Trooping the Colour due to his ongoing cancer treatments. Charles was diagnosed with cancer last February following a three night hospital stay at The London Clinic in Marylebone for an enlarged prostate procedure. Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer. Earlier this year the King spoke of the "daunting and at times frightening experience" of receiving a cancer diagnosis, in the most personal reflection of his own battle with the disease. In a written message Charles told of his appreciation for the "profound impact of human connection", observing how "the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion". Revealing his own feelings of becoming "among those statistics myself", he added: "I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity." The King, 76, is now 'used to living with cancer' while he continues his weekly treatment for the disease. Encouragingly, senior aides say he is feeling well and up to the task as he continues his pathway. But, understandably due to his age and health he is unable to do everything his once could. For years King Charles rode in the parade - both for his mother's official birthday celebrations and then for his own. But he will not appear on horseback at the event next weekend and will instead travel in a carriage for the procession from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade and back, according to The Sunday Times. The last time the King rode at the ceremony was in 2023 which was the first time the monarch had ridden in the parade since Queen Elizabeth did in 1986. He travelled with Queen Camilla in a carriage at last year's parade to be safer and more comfortabl and it is understood that he will not ride at the parade again, reports MailOnline. And while Charles is not expected to ride at the parade again, this weekend's event will be the first time that the Princess Royal has ridden in public since she was hospitalised following a suspected horse injury last year. Anne, 74, plans to ride in the parade this year in her role as gold stick, the colonel of the Blues and Royals, alongside the Prince of Wales as colonel of the Welsh Guards and the Duke of Edinburgh as colonel of the Scots Guards and London Guards. Trooping the Colour 2025, officially known as The King's Birthday Parade, will take place on Saturday, 14 June 2025, in London.
Edinburgh Live
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Prince Harry 'choked up' at subtle 'nod to Diana' in wedding to Meghan
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married in a lavish ceremony seven years ago, and fans are just noticing the subtle way they paid tribute to one royal who couldn't attend. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are celebrating their seventh wedding anniversary today (Monday, May 19). Harry and Meghan tied the knot back in 2018, at St George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle. Meghan stunned in a dress designed by Clare Waight Keller under the Givenchy label, while her husband was wearing the frockcoat uniform of the Household Cavalry (the 'Blues and Royals'), made by tailors Dege and Skinner on London's Savile Row. The wedding was attended by a number of senior royals including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, was also present. But while Princess Diana - who sadly passed away in a 1997 Paris car crash - was not there, the couple included subtle nods to Harry's late mother throughout their ceremony. In a video shared to TikTok, a dedicated royal fan account shared some of the ways Harry and Meghan kept the memory of the People's Princess alive during the lavish occasion. "How Princess Diana was 'present' in every detail of Harry and Meghan's wedding ceremony," the clip opened. Meghan's wedding bouquet Meghan's bouquet included forget-me-nots, Princess Diana's favourite flowers, according to the video. "Harry personally picked them from the garden at Kensington Palace," text overlaying the video read. The bouquet was designed by florist Philippa Craddock and tied together with a naturally-dyed silk ribbon. In addition to forget-me-nots, it featured scented sweet peas, lily of the valley, astilbe, jasmine and astrantia, and sprigs of myrtle. Music "The composition Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer was played at the wedding," the clip added. "It is Diana's favourite hymn and was played at the princess' funeral in 1997." According to CBS, Harry appeared to get "choked up" when the song was played during the ceremony. A statement from Kensington Palace about the song choice read: "Both Prince Harry and Ms Markle have taken a great deal of interest and care in choosing the music for their service, which will include a number of well-known hymns and choral works." Keeping it in the family "At the wedding ceremony, after the Archbishop of Canterbury's opening speech, Lady Jane Fellowes - Diana's sister - read the eight chapter of the Song of Solomon from the Bible about eternal love," the video added. As part of her speech, Diana's older sister read: "The winter is past, the rain is over and gone... Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it." Her siblings, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer, also attended the wedding. Diana's ring The video went on to describe how Meghan wore an "emerald-cut aquamarine" ring at the wedding reception following the couple's ceremony. "This is Princess Diana's ring," the video claimed. Diana first wore the ring during a 1996 tour of Australia, just a year before her untimely death. But while the large ring may be of enormous sentimental value to Meghan, she has worn it only a handful of times since her wedding. One of these times was at the Ripple of Hope Gala in New York City in December 2022, when she paired it with a custom white Louis Vuitton gown.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
King speaks of ‘global uncertainty' as he presents new standards to regiments
The King has urged soldiers from the nation's most prestigious regiments to maintain their 'attributes of excellence and achievement' during a period of 'global uncertainty'. Charles also paid tribute to the 'blood, toil, tears and sweat' of the military forebears of the Household Cavalry's Life Guards and Blues and Royals as he presented six new squadron standards to the regiments. The head of state's comments came during a ceremony at Windsor Castle where the standards – the symbolic heart and soul of a regiment – were blessed before being presented in front of personnel from the regiments, their friends, families and old soldiers. The King, wearing his field marshal's uniform, told the troops: 'At such a time of global uncertainty, it is of crucial importance to preserve the attributes of excellence and achievement for which you are famous, and which are symbolised by these standards. 'Emblazoned as they are with the battle honours earned by the blood, toil, tears and sweat of soldiers past, they are the embodied soul of the regiment. 'I know you will cherish them, and as your Colonel-in-Chief, I commend these standards to your safe-keeping as a source of honour and inspiration to all of you, whether on parade in London or overseas. 'Carry them with pride, that you may do your duty and serve your country well.' The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals are famed as fighting soldiers who also perform ceremonial duties, wearing their distinctive plumed helmets and breastplates for national events like the state opening of Parliament or Trooping the Colour. The King was joined by his sister the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Colonel of the Life Guards. The group inspected the men from the regiments on parade in Windsor Castle's quadrangle, with Charles stopping frequently to share a few words with the soldiers. Later he symbolically touched the six standards after they were consecrated by the Rev Canon Michael Parker, Chaplain General to the King's Land Forces. The new standards symbolise the individual cavalry squadrons' history, achievements and identity and are made from silk damask with gold and silver embroidery and will be used routinely by the regiments wherever they are based. Lieutenant Colonel Roly Spiller, commander officer of the Household Cavalry Regiment, said: 'To receive a new standard from His Majesty the King is a powerful way for us to reinforce the regiment's close and personal connection to the sovereign. 'The regimental history carried on the standards, surrounding the new sovereign's cypher, bridges the gap between our heritage and our future. 'I feel incredibly proud to be entrusted with carrying this history forwards, playing my part in enabling a new generation of soldiers to write their own chapters of regimental history.'
North Wales Chronicle
12-05-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
King speaks of ‘global uncertainty' as he presents new standards to regiments
Charles also paid tribute to the 'blood, toil, tears and sweat' of the military forebears of the Household Cavalry's Life Guards and Blues and Royals as he presented six new squadron standards to the regiments. The head of state's comments came during a ceremony at Windsor Castle where the standards – the symbolic heart and soul of a regiment – were blessed before being presented in front of personnel from the regiments, their friends, families and old soldiers. The King, wearing his field marshal's uniform, told the troops: 'At such a time of global uncertainty, it is of crucial importance to preserve the attributes of excellence and achievement for which you are famous, and which are symbolised by these standards. 'Emblazoned as they are with the battle honours earned by the blood, toil, tears and sweat of soldiers past, they are the embodied soul of the regiment. 'I know you will cherish them, and as your Colonel-in-Chief, I commend these standards to your safe-keeping as a source of honour and inspiration to all of you, whether on parade in London or overseas. 'Carry them with pride, that you may do your duty and serve your country well.' The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals are famed as fighting soldiers who also perform ceremonial duties, wearing their distinctive plumed helmets and breastplates for national events like the state opening of Parliament or Trooping the Colour. The King was joined by his sister the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Colonel of the Life Guards. The group inspected the men from the regiments on parade in Windsor Castle's quadrangle, with Charles stopping frequently to share a few words with the soldiers. Later he symbolically touched the six standards after they were consecrated by the Rev Canon Michael Parker, Chaplain General to the King's Land Forces. The new standards symbolise the individual cavalry squadrons' history, achievements and identity and are made from silk damask with gold and silver embroidery and will be used routinely by the regiments wherever they are based. Lieutenant Colonel Roly Spiller, commander officer of the Household Cavalry Regiment, said: 'To receive a new standard from His Majesty the King is a powerful way for us to reinforce the regiment's close and personal connection to the sovereign. 'The regimental history carried on the standards, surrounding the new sovereign's cypher, bridges the gap between our heritage and our future. 'I feel incredibly proud to be entrusted with carrying this history forwards, playing my part in enabling a new generation of soldiers to write their own chapters of regimental history.'
Glasgow Times
12-05-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
King speaks of ‘global uncertainty' as he presents new standards to regiments
Charles also paid tribute to the 'blood, toil, tears and sweat' of the military forebears of the Household Cavalry's Life Guards and Blues and Royals as he presented six new squadron standards to the regiments. The head of state's comments came during a ceremony at Windsor Castle where the standards – the symbolic heart and soul of a regiment – were blessed before being presented in front of personnel from the regiments, their friends, families and old soldiers. The King inspects the soldiers on parade (Aaron Chown/PA) The King, wearing his field marshal's uniform, told the troops: 'At such a time of global uncertainty, it is of crucial importance to preserve the attributes of excellence and achievement for which you are famous, and which are symbolised by these standards. 'Emblazoned as they are with the battle honours earned by the blood, toil, tears and sweat of soldiers past, they are the embodied soul of the regiment. 'I know you will cherish them, and as your Colonel-in-Chief, I commend these standards to your safe-keeping as a source of honour and inspiration to all of you, whether on parade in London or overseas. 'Carry them with pride, that you may do your duty and serve your country well.' The Princess Royal also took part in the event (Aaron Chown/PA) The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals are famed as fighting soldiers who also perform ceremonial duties, wearing their distinctive plumed helmets and breastplates for national events like the state opening of Parliament or Trooping the Colour. The King was joined by his sister the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Colonel of the Life Guards. The group inspected the men from the regiments on parade in Windsor Castle's quadrangle, with Charles stopping frequently to share a few words with the soldiers. Later he symbolically touched the six standards after they were consecrated by the Rev Canon Michael Parker, Chaplain General to the King's Land Forces. Charles symbolically touched the new standards during the ceremony (Aaron Chown/PA) The new standards symbolise the individual cavalry squadrons' history, achievements and identity and are made from silk damask with gold and silver embroidery and will be used routinely by the regiments wherever they are based. Lieutenant Colonel Roly Spiller, commander officer of the Household Cavalry Regiment, said: 'To receive a new standard from His Majesty the King is a powerful way for us to reinforce the regiment's close and personal connection to the sovereign. 'The regimental history carried on the standards, surrounding the new sovereign's cypher, bridges the gap between our heritage and our future. 'I feel incredibly proud to be entrusted with carrying this history forwards, playing my part in enabling a new generation of soldiers to write their own chapters of regimental history.'
