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Daily Record
5 hours ago
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King Charles' strong words during Trooping the Colour parade decoded
A lip reading expert has analysed what the King appears to have said. A lip reader has analysed King Charles' heated discussion with Queen Camilla while they sat on the royal carriage during Trooping the Colour. The Royal Family turned out at Buckingham Palace on Saturday, June 14 to mark the monarch's official birthday, with the Princess of Wales and her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis leaving by carriage. Prince William and Princess Anne followed the King's carriage on horseback as the procession carried on down the Mall towards Horse Guard's Parade. Cameras capturing the parade picked up a lively chat between the King and Queen. Lip reading expert Jeremy Freeman provided his interpretation of what Charles had said, reports the Mirror. Although Jeremy could not make out the whole exchange, he did catch Charles saying "on my way out", followed by: "Meanwhile, not like me. That's the difference between me and him." It is not known who Charles was referring to, but his apparent remarks come during a dispute with his estranged brother Prince Andrew over the fate of Royal Lodge. Reports have implied that the King has gone as far as ordering an investigation into Andrew's finances to stop him from making any rash decisions due to financial pressures. Prince Harry has also confirmed that he has had minimal communication with his father since deciding to step back from his duties as a senior royal. His brutally honest memoir"Spare" also shocked the family, with inside sources suggesting he could have permanently severed familial ties. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Today's ceremony included a solemn one-minute silence to remember the 241 people killed in Thursday's tragic plane crash in India, which came about after King Charles made a last-minute change to proceedings. He also instructed the royals to wear black armbands as a mark of mourning. Afterwards, over a thousand British Army personnel marked in full regalia, honouring the country's military heritage. At the heart of the ceremony is the "Colour", the regimental standard paraded before the troops. The King maintained the long-standing tradition of reviewing the soldiers, a historic ceremonial duty.
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
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Lip reader spots King Charles fuming 'disgrace' in heated chat with Camilla
A lip reader has decoded what King Charles said to Queen Camilla during Trooping the Colour today - and he had some very strong words to say as the pair rode in a carriage A lip reader has revealed King Charles' heated remarks while on the royal carriage during Trooping the Colour. The Royal Family have turned out in full force today (June 14) to mark the official birthday of the monarch, with Kate Middleton and her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis departing from the Palace by carriage. Prince William and Princess Anne were seen following the King's carriage on horseback as the parade proceeded down the Mall towards Horse Guard's Parade. As cameras captured the event, Charles appeared to be engaged in a lively chat with Queen Camilla. Lip reading expert Jeremy Freeman provided an intriguing interpretation of Charles' words. The King is said to have begun with: "Absolutely crazy, disgrace, absolutely extraordinary." While Jeremy couldn't decipher the entire conversation, he did catch the King saying "on my way out", followed by: "Meanwhile, not like me. That's the difference between me and him." The identity of who Charles was referring to remains uncertain, but the comments emerge amid a contentious dispute with his estranged brother Prince Andrew over the fate of Royal Lodge. Reports suggest that the King has even initiated an investigation into Andrew's financial affairs to prevent any potential imprudent actions due to financial pressures. Prince Harry has also acknowledged that communication with his father has been minimal since his decision to step back from his senior Royal duties. His tell-all memoir 'Spare' also sent shockwaves through the royal establishment, with insiders suggesting he may have irreparably damaged familial ties. Today's Trooping the Colour ceremony was marked by a solemn tribute. Following the catastrophic Air India crash claiming 241 lives, His Majesty called for an eleventh-hour alteration to the proceedings. A sombre one-minute silence was impeccably observed on Horse Guards Parade, while the King also directed that the royals wear black armbands in mourning. The grand spectacle saw over a thousand British Army personnel march in full regalia, a testament to the nation's military heritage. At the heart of the ceremony is the "Colour", the regimental standard paraded before the troops, a practice harking back to its vital role as a battlefield beacon. King Charles maintained the long-standing custom of reviewing the soldiers, a ceremonial duty steeped in history.
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
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Royal fans think King Charles made Trooping the Colour 'faux pas'
Crowds are set to descend on central London for Trooping the Colour today (Saturday, June 14) – and some eagle-eyed royal fans have spotted what they believe is an error King Charles appears to have made a Trooping The Colour 'faux pas', royal fans claim. The celebration is due to kick off later today (Saturday, June 14) in honour of the monarch 's birthday. Every year, more than 1,400 soldiers, 400 musicians and 200 horses make their way to Horse Guard 's Parade via The Mall in honour of the big day. The festivities are brought to an end each year with an RAF flypast, with senior members of the Royal Family watching from the balcony at Buckingham Palace in front of adoring crowds. Trooping the Colour has been held in June every year for hundreds of years. Male members of the Royal Family will traditionally wear the uniforms of different regiments of the Household Division, of which Charles is Colonel in Chief. But eagle-eyed royal enthusiasts think they have spotted what they claim is a mistake in King Charles ' uniform from last year's parade. Taking to Reddit, one fan said: "There seems to be a faux pas in the King's uniform of Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards at Trooping the Colour today. "He seems to be wearing the sash of a general officer's rather than the appropriate colonel's sash for the regiment." Another added: "Good catch! I think that probably is a faux pas. Of course we could retrospectively justify it by saying it's his army and he can wear what he likes." The Royal Family's Facebook page last year shed light on Charles' choice of attire, and revealed there was a reason he chose to wear the uniform he selected. "Members of the family taking part in today's parade proudly wore uniforms of regiments with which they have special associations," the post read. "The King, Colonel in Chief of the Household Division, wore the tunic of the Guard of Honour Order, the Irish Guards. The Monarch always wears the uniform of whichever Regiment's Colour is being trooped." Royal fans previously discovered why King Charles marks his birthday in June, despite being born in November. According to the official Royal Family website, Trooping The Colour "has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign for over 260 years." The celebration is thought to have begun during the reign of King Charles II, who sat on the throne from 1660 until 1685. "Regimental flags of the British Army were historically described as 'Colours,'" The Household Division's website states. "The principal role of a regiment's Colours was to provide a rallying point on the battlefield." The Household Division explains young officers would march between the ranks of troops, holding the Colours high and giving rise to the parade we know and love today. "So, what today is a great tradition began life as a vital and practical parade designed to aid unit recognition before a battle commenced. "In 1748, it was decided that this parade would be used to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign and it became an annual event after George III became King in 1760," the website continues. "Today, this colourful spectacular remains a celebration of the Sovereign's official birthday." George III, like the current monarch, was born in November. However, holding a parade in winter was deemed a risky move thanks to the UK's reliably unreliable weather. June was chosen because it is more likely to be warm and dry, offering better conditions for a royal parade.
Daily Record
14 hours ago
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What is Trooping the Colour and how you can watch historic royal event
The annual royal event falls on the monarch's birthday each year Trooping the Colour is a huge annual event on the calendar for the British Royals. The celebration marks the official birthday of the monarch, King Charles. The 76-year-old will officially celebrate his milestone at the historic event, which includes a remarkable military ceremony, the well-known RAF flypast and, of course, the Buckingham Palace balcony appearance from members of the family. But what is it and who will be attending? Let's take a look at all the finer details below, as well as how you can tune in for the historic 2025 event this weekend, set to take place in London on Saturday, June 14. What exactly is Trooping the colour? The Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign for over 260 years, dating back to as early as the 17th century. Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together each June to mark the monarch's official birthday, with King Charles now at the helm for the second year running as monarch. The streets are lined with crowds waving flags as the parade moves from Buckingham Palace and down The Mall to Horse Guard's Parade, alongside members of the Royal Family. The display closes with an RAF fly-past, observed by the family from the Buckingham Palace balcony. According to the Household Division, the British Army's regimental flags were historically described as 'colours' because they display the uniform and insignia of the soldiers from different military units. The army used these flags so that soldiers could easily spot their unit when they were on the field in battle. Officers would regularly march up and down in front of soldiers, known as 'trooping,' with their flags on display which was known as 'colours' so that everyone would know which ones would belong to which regiment. What takes place? Once The King has arrived at Horse Guard's Parade in Whitehall, he is greeted by a royal salute and carries out an inspection of the troops, who are fully trained and operational soldiers wearing the ceremonial uniform of red tunics and bearskin hats. Last year King Charles travelled by carriage alongside Queen Camilla amid his cancer treatment, although the late Queen Elizabeth would usually travel on horseback herself before her own mobility declined. After the military bands have performed, the escorted Regimental Colour, or flag, is processed down the ranks of soldiers. The King is then later joined by other members of the Royal Family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past by the Royal Air Force. A 41-gun salute is also fired in Green Park to mark the occasion. Who will attend and how to watch? Claire Balding will be presenting the live coverage, which will be held in London on Saturday, June 14, with the procession route from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade. The event will kick off at 10:30am until 1:10pm and will air on BBC One. The King and Queen will be in attendance at the ceremony, alongside senior members of the Royal Family, likely to include the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Princess Royal, are also expected to be in attendance. Immediate members of the working Royal Family attend alongside their spouses, as well as most of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In previous years, we've seen Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis make their debuts at the event, alongside their cousins, Savannah and Isla Phillips.
Daily Record
a day ago
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Former royal butler shares Trooping the Colour secrets and why there are 2 rehearsals
Paul Burrell gave an in depth insight into the planning that goes into the Trooping the Colour event. The Royal Family will lead the pomp and ceremony of Trooping the Colour this weekend, which will see 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together at Horse Guard's Parade to mark King Charles' official birthday. Former royal butler Paul Burrell has given some insight into the precision that goes into organising the day itself, and why there's a 'three-line whip' for Prince William, Kate Middleton and the rest of 'the Firm' to attend. Speaking in a new interview with Prime Casino, Paul explains it's important for the monarchy to be 'very visible' at Trooping the Colour, and says the event is not just important for the family, but for the nation as a whole. Paul shares the details of the extensive rehearsals that take place in the lead up to the celebration, and reveals members of the public can actually buy tickets to go along. He also explains that the second rehearsal in the days leading up to the real thing takes place at 4am 'to cause the least disruption to London possible'. He said: "It's the second most important day in the royal calendar after Remembrance Sunday. It's the day when we as a nation really celebrate our monarchy, because it's the King's official birthday, as it was the Queen's official birthday. Everyone who is able to attend, will attend. There's a three line whip for Remembrance Sunday and for Trooping the Colour. "Trooping the Colour and the appearance on the balcony is very important, not only for the Royal Family, it's important for the nation. It's the day we see our Royal Family on show and they have to perform, and that's what they do. As do the armed forces, led by the mounted division of the household cavalry, we get to see them, close up and on show, and very visible." The former butler then added that two dress rehearsals take place come rain or shine, and a lot of planning goes into it. He said: "There's a dress rehearsal the week before when people stand in for the royals and they do it as if it's for real. People can actually get tickets for the rehearsal, to sit in the stands at the Horseguard's Parade and watch the whole thing. But the Royal Family is not there. During the week they have a 4am rehearsal where the army doesn't wear their dress uniforms. "The carriages are all closed shut, so they're just pulled by the horses with closed carriages. Come rain or shine, a rehearsal happens in very small hours to cause the least disruption to London as possible. There's a lot of planning that goes into it. It's a well rehearsed plan, which is a similar plan for every year. The Royal Mews know exactly where they're going and what they're doing, it's just that the regiments change every year. "They're the ones that need the rehearsal because every year it's a different regimen Trooping their Colour, so they are front and centre and they troop their colour in front of the monarch. It takes a lot of planning and it's probably the biggest day, biggest public procession in London, even more so than a state visit because of all the troops involved in the planning of it." Finally, Paul discusses the late Princess Diana's involvement in Trooping the Colour, an event she was allowed to attend before marrying into the Royal Family, and says this tells us 'how accepted she was' by the family. He said: "Diana was accepted before she was married, she'd already passed the test to be part of the family and was invited to join the public procession before she was married. She continued to do that every year that she could afterwards because she realised this was her public role." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
