The King and Queen on their way to Horse Guards Parade for Trooping the Colour.

Lady Louise in the first carriage of the procession from Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour. Hidden by the roof are the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke of Kent.

The spectacular procession of Trooping is under way

The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal ride to Trooping the Colour

The Princess of Wales, Colonel of the Irish Guards, arrives at Horse Guards Parade to watch her regiment at Trooping the Colour

The regimental mascot of the Irish Guards, Turlough Mor, was ready for the weather and looks rather smart in his coat. Photo by Sgt Donald C Todd, UK MOD © Crown copyright 2024

The Princess of Wales on her arrival for Trooping the Colour

The Princess of Wales sees the presentation of the colour with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Irish Guards, of which the Princess is Colonel, is trooping its colour this year.

King Charles salutes as the carriage with the Princess of Wales passes in front of Buckingham Palace

King Charles takes the salute in front of Buckingham Palace. His Majesty stood in the pouring rain while the Royal Family, including the Duke of Kent and the Duke of Gloucester, watched from the balcony.

The Duchess of Edinburgh watched King Charles take the salute at Buckingham Palace. Her daughter, Lady Louise, was with her. The Duke of Kent and the Duke of Gloucester joined them as the march past continued.

A glimpse of the Duchess of Edinburgh as she prepared to leave Buckingham Palace for Trooping. Sophie's husband, Prince Edward, rode in the procession so she was accompanied by another Prince Edward - the Duke of Kent.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at Trooping the Colour

A sea of umbrellas as thousands swarm down the Mall for the best spots to see the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following Trooping the Colour

The King and Queen lead the Royal Family on to the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the flypast after Trooping the Colour

The Princess of Wales chats happily with Prince Louis as she joins her family for the flypast after Trooping the Colour

The King appeared emotional as the crowd sang the National Anthem

The Royal Family smiles and waves as they are cheered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

Today sees the Order of the Garter service take place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor. King Charles III, Queen Camilla and The Prince of Wales will all attend.

A message from The King. Well, they did tell us at Changing the Guard this morning that....it's coming home.....