However, it is still quite the spectacle.
Like most royal happenings, Trooping the Colour is steeped in tradition.
It refers to the colors of the flag and colors worn by military units to differentiate enemies from allies.
To know one’s colors, troops marched with the flags often, hence the word “trooping.”
In 1748, Trooping the Colour became part of birthday festivities for the monarch.
This was during the reign of King George II.
The death of Queen Elizabeth II shifted the roles of more than just her son as he became king.
One of these titles was Colonel of the Grenadier Guards.
Many are stationed outside of Buckingham Palace.
However, Princess Kate will be in a carriage for this year’s celebration, as will Queen Camilla.
