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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
King Charles will swap reins for carriage at Trooping the Colour ceremony as he continues undergoing treatment for cancer
The King will no longer ride in the Trooping the Colour due to his ongoing cancer treatments, it was reported last night. As a former polo player and one of the Royal Family 's most accomplished equestrians, King Charles rode for years 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 this 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. It is understood that he will not ride at the parade again. His illness is said to have curtailed the 'monarch in the saddle' tradition that he briefly revived in 2023, the first time the monarch had ridden in the parade since Queen Elizabeth did in 1986. The late Queen rode her trusty mare Burmese until the horse was retired when she began travelling in a carriage until her final appearance in 2022, where she took the salute from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The King, 76, was admitted to hospital for treatment to an enlarged prostate in January 2024 and shortly after was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer. It meant that he travelled with Queen Camilla in a carriage at last year's parade to be safer and more comfortable. This came a year after what is now known to be his last appearance on horseback for the celebration, which did not go particularly smoothly for Charles. He was riding Noble, a black mare which appeared unsettled throughout - at one point even breaking into a canter in the Mall. One television commentator described Noble's behaviour as 'if it was going into the starting stalls at Newmarket'. 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.
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tour de force! British soldiers don their finest uniforms for the Colonel's Review - the final dress rehearsal before Trooping the Colour next week
A week before Trooping the Colour, excitement is mounting among royal fans. The occasion transforms the Mall as crowds line up the streets waving flags as 1400 soldiers parade alongside 200 horses and 400 musicians from Horse Guard's Parade to Buckingham Palace. Many fans treat today as a stirring preview of the majesty to come. The Colonel's Review, a dazzling full-dress rehearsal steeped in pageantry, unfolds in central London, offering a taste of the splendour that will accompany His Majesty the King's official Birthday Parade next week. In their ceremonial uniforms, the British Army's finest soldiers march with precision and pride as they rehearse for one of the most iconic events in the royal calendar. Trooping the Colour is a centuries-old tradition that marks the Sovereign's official birthday. It dates back to the 17th century and is rooted in battlefield custom, when regimental flags, or 'colours,' were trooped in front of soldiers to ensure they could be recognised amid the smoke of combat. A soldier stands with two children dressed in uniform ahead of The Colonel's Review at Horse Guards Parade The Colonel's Review Today, it has evolved into a grand ceremonial event featuring over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians, showcasing the discipline, heritage, and pageantry of the British Armed Forces. This full-dress rehearsal, rich with pomp and ceremony, serves as the final run-through before the King's official celebration, though this year, it comes with an unexpected twist. This year, the honour of trooping the Colour falls to the Coldstream Guards, who will officially present their regimental flag, known as the Colour, to King Charles III at Horse Guards Parade on June 14. The Coldstream Guards are part of the esteemed Household Division, which includes the two regiments of the Household Cavalry (the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals) and the five regiments of Foot Guards (the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards, and Welsh Guards). Yet, today's Colonel's Review near Buckingham Palace holds a notable distinction. Unlike their fellow regiments, the Coldstream Guards currently do not have a Royal Colonel, making them the only Foot Guards regiment without a royal figurehead. As a result, this final rehearsal will unfold without the presence of a member of the Royal Family, marking a subtle but poignant departure from tradition. The Colonel's Review comes before the King's official birthday celebrations on Saturday, June 14, including their traditional Buckingham Palace balcony appearance. It is identical to The King's Birthday Parade, with the exception that some additional mounted officers ride on the latter. But while today's Colonel's Review follows the familiar rhythms of tradition, it comes with one quiet but significant change. The Massed Bands during The Colonel's Review ahead of the King's Birthday Parade Members of the King's Troops, the Royal Horse Artillery rehearse for Trooping the Colour Members of the Household Division on horseback during The Colonel's Review leaving Buckingham Palace More members of the division leaving through Buckingham Palace's gate today A member of the Household Division on horseback during The Colonel's Review Many royal fans took the afternoon to watch the Colonel's Review at Horse Guards Parade 1400 soldiers of the Household Division and The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including 400 musicians from the Massed Bands take part in The Colonel's Review A royal carriage is drawn as regiments of the British Army's Household Division The Coldstream Guards, unlike their fellow Foot Guards, currently have no Royal Colonel. As such, today's rehearsal will proceed without a member of the Royal Family in attendance, a rare and poignant detail in an otherwise meticulously orchestrated affair. Still, the spirit of ceremony remains undiminished, as plumed helmets, gleaming medals, and the stirring sound of military bands bring timeless grandeur to the heart of London. Last year, following the announcement that Princess Kate was being treated for cancer, the Princess of Wales apologised for missing out on the key rehearsal. The Princess of Wales wrote a letter to the Irish Guards, who were presenting their colours to the King, saying: 'I hope I am able to represent you all very soon'. Insidersemphasised that every cancer 'journey' is individual and sought to dampen speculation over whether Kate would attend key events in order to stop unnecessary pressure. It meant the Princess missed what would have been her first Colonel's Review. The event is a dress rehearsal for Trooping The Colour and would have seen her take the salute as the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards. The letter said: 'I wanted to write and let you know how proud I am of the entire regiment ahead of the Colonel's Review and Trooping the Colour. 'I appreciate everyone trooping this year has been practising for months and dedicating many hours to ensuring their uniforms and drill are immaculate. 'Being your Colonel remains a great honour and I am very sorry that I'm unable to take the salute at this year's Colonel's Review. Please pass my apologies to the whole regiment, however, I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon. 'Please send my very best wishes and good luck to all involved.' The Irish Guards later responded to the Princess's letter on Twitter, writing: 'The Irish Guards were deeply touched to receive a letter from our Colonel, Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales this morning.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
King's Birthday trading hours: When Dan Murphy's, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Kmart and Bunnings will be open
The King's Birthday is fast approaching with most states and territories in Australia due to celebrate the public holiday with a long weekend. Queensland will celebrate the holiday on October 6 while in Western Australia, the King's Birthday will be observed on September 29. King Charles was actually born on November 14. The sovereign's birthday date is based on the British military parade Trooping the Colour which dates back to King Charles II from 1660 to 1685. 'In 1748 it was decided that this parade would be used to mark the official birthday of the sovereign,' the British army's website states. 'It became an annual event after George III became king in 1760.' State and territory governments in Australia can decide when to mark the public holiday and most choose a date that closely aligns with the British celebrations. To help you plan ahead and avoid any last-minute surprises, Daily Mail Australia has put together a handy guide to when and if your local shops will be open on Monday. Most Coles supermarkets will be open on Monday between 9am and 5:30pm. Check their website for specific store opening hours. Woolworths Woolworths is open, however some individual stores' opening and closing times may vary. Check their website for specific store trading hours. ALDI An ALDI spokesperson said trading hours would vary across the long weekend and customers were told to visit the Aldi store locator for individual trading hours. Kmart Kmart is open with some small changes to trading hours based on individual shops. Visit the store locator on their website for more details. Bunnings Bunnings will be open, but some reduced trading hours will apply. The hours are generally the same as the store's weekend trading times. Check their website for specific store hours. Dan Murphy's
ABC News
5 days ago
- General
- ABC News
When is the King's Birthday public holiday? Depends on where you live
King Charles's birthday isn't until November, but many will get a public holiday for it this month. ( Reuters: Temilade Adelaja ) Many Australians are about to have a long weekend thanks to the King's Birthday public holiday on Monday. But not everyone will have the day off. Here's why. Which states have a public holiday on Monday? The following states have their King's Birthday public holiday on Monday, June 9: ACT ACT New South Wales New South Wales Northern Territory Northern Territory South Australia South Australia Tasmania Tasmania Victoria Which states don't have a public holiday on Monday? Queensland Queensland Western Australia Queensland's public holiday for the sovereign's birthday is on October 6. Generally speaking, Western Australia has its King's Birthday public holiday on September 29 this year. However, we have to say "generally speaking" here, because some regional areas in the state take their day off on a different date. When is King Charles's actual birthday? King Charles was born on November 14. Why isn't the public holiday on King Charles's actual birthday? It goes back to a British tradition called Trooping the Colour — and has quite a bit to do with the weather over there. Trooping the Colour is essentially a military parade that the British Army says dates back to the reign of King Charles II from 1660 to 1685. "In 1748 it was decided that this parade would be used to mark the official birthday of the sovereign," the British army's website says. "It became an annual event after George III became king in 1760." Trooping the Colour is held to honour the sovereign's birthday, but doesn't always match up with their actual date of birth. ( Reuters: Toby Melville ) While troops are trained to march in all kinds of conditions, it's generally better for a military parade to be staged during fine, sunny weather — especially if you want crowds of people lining the streets to watch. And England's winters are notoriously un-sunny, so it was generally best to hold a parade in summer even if the reigning monarch's birthday was in a different month. Here's how the royal family website explains it: "Official celebrations to mark the Sovereigns' birthday have often been held on a day other than the actual birthday, particularly when the actual birthday has not been in the summer. King Edward VII, for example, was born on 9 November, but his official birthday was marked throughout his reign in May or June when there was a greater likelihood of good weather for the Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour." Remember that the UK is in the Northern Hemisphere, which experiences summer while we in the Southern Hemisphere are in winter. That means the English summer months are June, July and August. To take advantage of the cheerier weather, the Trooping the Colour parade is generally held on the second Saturday of June every year. While Australian state and territory governments can decide when to mark the public holiday, many have opted for a date that fairly closely aligns with the British celebrations. It's probably much easier to enjoy a military parade when you're not shivering in the cold, holding an umbrella to keep the rain off. ( Reuters: Kevin Coombs ) Why does Australia have a public holiday for King Charles? Because, as a result of the colonisation of Australia, we're part of the British Commonwealth. And King Charles is the head of the Commonwealth. Technically, King Charles is Australia's head of state. But this is largely a symbolic role as Australia is a constitutional monarchy. This means we have a head of state but they have limited power, which is instead given to the elected government. When is the next public holiday? There are only a few more public holidays left in the year. Tap the drop-down box to see when the next public holiday will be in your state or territory. Here are the rest of the ACT's public holidays for the year: Monday, October 6: Labour Day Labour Day Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Christmas Day Friday, December 26: Boxing Day October 6: New South Wales Here are the rest of the state's public holidays for the year: Monday, October 6: Labour Day Labour Day Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Christmas Day Friday, December 26: Boxing Day August 4: Northern Territory Here are the rest of the Northern Territory's public holidays for the year: Monday, August 4: Picnic Day Picnic Day Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight) Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight) Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Christmas Day Friday, December 26: Boxing Day Boxing Day Wednesday, December 31: New Year's Eve (from 7pm to midnight) October 6: Queensland Here are the rest of the state's public holidays for the year: Monday, October 6: King's Birthday King's Birthday Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve (from 6pm to midnight) Christmas Eve (from 6pm to midnight) Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Christmas Day Friday, December 26: Boxing Day October 6: South Australia Here are the rest of the state's public holidays for the year: Monday, October 6: Labour Day Labour Day Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight) Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight) Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Christmas Day Friday, December 26: Boxing Day Boxing Day Wednesday, December 31: New Year's Eve (from 7pm to midnight) November 3: Tasmania Here are the rest of the state's public holidays for the year: Monday, November 3: Recreation Day (areas of the state that don't observe Royal Hobart Regatta) Recreation Day (areas of the state that don't observe Royal Hobart Regatta) Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Christmas Day Friday, December 26: Boxing Day September 26: Victoria Here are the rest of the state's public holidays for the year: Friday, September 26: Friday before the AFL Grand Final Friday before the AFL Grand Final Tuesday, November 4: Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Christmas Day Friday, December 26: Boxing Day September 29: Western Australia Here are the rest of the state's public holidays for the year: Monday, September 29: King's Birthday (however, some regional areas in WA hold the King's Birthday public holiday on a different date) King's Birthday (however, some regional areas in WA hold the King's Birthday public holiday on a different date) Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Christmas Day Friday, December 26: Boxing Day Source: Fair Work Ombudsman Posted 6m ago 6 minutes ago Tue 3 Jun 2025 at 6:54pm
Elle
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Catherine, Princess Of Wales Goes Nautical In Suzannah London Dress You Can Pre-Order Now
Catherine, Princess of Wales, is well-known for her themed approach to dressing (green for Wimbledon is a regular) and today followed a well-worn playbook of hers by stepping out in a distinctly nautical-themed dress for a trip to Glasgow, with Prince William, for the naming of a Royal Navy warship. FIND OUT MORE AT ELLE COLLECTIVE The Princess - known by many as Kate Middleton - is also well known for her dedication to British brands, and having her select favourites. After stepping out in Victoria Beckham recently and Emilia Wickstead earlier this week for a garden party, Catherine opted for another favourite of hers - Suzannah London. And - as with her other most recent outfits - should you have the budget, her dress is also available to buy, though most sizes are on pre-order currently. Describing the £1,850 dress the brand says: 'This garment can be worn alone as a coat-dress. Style with heels for the boardroom or elevate with elegant Jackie O-inspired millinery for special events.' The Princess oped for her millinery from Philip Treacy - a piece she first wore in 2024 at Trooping The Colour. According the Mail, christening the boat, the Princess said: 'I have the pleasure to name this ship HMS Glasgow, may God bless her and all who sail on her' before smashing a bottle of whisky on the side of the boat. After a long time out of the public eye while dealing with her cancer diagnosis, the Princess has been involved in a run of events recently - this is her second this week after a Buckingham Palace garden party earlier in the week. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE.
