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Queen Elizabeth II at her annual garden party of May 31, 2018 The annual event will see more than 1,000 soldiers taking part in the traditional display of pomp and pageantry. The color being paraded this year is the flag of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Princess Anne cuts a stern figure draped in full ceremonial regalia (L-R front row) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Anne, Princess Royal arrive at The Royal Horseguards during Trooping The Color ceremony Crowds look on as soldiers of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards during the Trooping the Color ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II takes her place in the Royal carriage in celebration of her official 92nd birthday today. Royal watchers will be glad of her appearance, following her minor surgery to successfully remove a cataract Queen Elizabeth II is pictured smiling at her boys Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Prince William riding horseback alongside her The newlyweds Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex cut happy figures in their carriage, where Meghan had the opportunity to showcase her new royal wave (L-R) Camilla, Duchess Of Cornwall, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Peter Phillips and Isla Phillips on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color on June 9, 2018, in London, England. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex travel down The Mall in a horse-drawn carriage during Trooping The Colour 2018 on June 9, 2018, in London, England. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wore a dress by Carolina Herrera and a hat by Philip Treacy attended the Trooping the Colour ceremony Prince William, Duke of Cambridge flashed his military stare while saluting the Queen (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour on June 9, 2018, in London, England. Photos shot before Guthrie fell showed Colonel Crispin Lockhart trying to prop him up as he slumped back in his horse at a 45-degree angle and closed his eyes Members of the British Royal Family watch the flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color on June 9, 2018, in London, England. The annual ceremony involving over 1400 guardsmen and cavalry, is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. The parade marks the official birthday of the Sovereign, even though the Queen's actual birthday is on April 21st. Lord Guthrie in the process of falling from his horse as the riders next to him begin to react The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in a vintage Rolls Royce Phantom together this morning, June 9, 2018. Prince William stepped out in full military ceremonial regalia alongside The Duchess of Cambridge who wowed in a sophisticated teal dress Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex - who have just returned from their honeymoon - joining other members of the royal family at the traditional summer spectacle Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex pay tribute to the Queen at the spectacular Trooping The Color annual ceremony on June 9, 2018, in London, England Meghan, Duchess of Sussex opted with this pretty pink custom dress by Carolina Herrera. Featuring a flattering fold-down Bardot neckline and button detail. She finished off with a hat by Philip Treacy in a matching hue to complete her look, attended the Trooping the Color ceremony in London, England The Queen, who recently had a successful eye operation to remove a cataract, will watch the Trooping ceremony from a dais in Horse Guards and later inspect the lines of guardsmen in their scarlet tunics and bearskins. She was pictured today wearing her usual clear framed spectacles, having spent the previous three weeks wearing shaded lenses following the procedure. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II travels in a horse-drawn carriage down The Mall to Horseguards parade ahead of her Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 9, 2018. Little rascals! (L-R) Princess Charlotte, Savannah Phillips, and Prince George giggled while watching the flypast overhead The royals gazed skywards as they enjoyed the RAF Red Arrows aerial display team above Buckingham Palace pictured (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips and Prince George of Cambridge Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in a pastel blue dress by one of her favorite designers, Alexander McQueen. She accessorized with a matching hat by Juliette Botterill and had her hair swept into an elegant chignon, while Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall who was also lovely in a blue Bruce Oldfield coat and dress take their place in the Queen's carriage procession, which celebrate's Her Majesty's official 92nd birthday (L-R) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Andrew, Duke of York who is riding in the ceremony for the first time in his new role as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards (pictured right) as they arrive at The Royal Horseguards during Trooping The Color ceremony on June 9, 2018, in London, England. (L-R) Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Princess Beatrice, Lady Louise Windsor, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Estella Taylor, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince George of Cambridge and Isla Phillips watch the flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour on June 9, 2018, in London, England. (L-R) Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Princess Beatrice, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, and Prince George of Cambridge watch the flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour on June 9, 2018, in London, England. The annual event will see more than 1,000 soldiers taking part in the traditional display of pomp and pageantry. The color being paraded this year is the flag of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards The procession will be accompanied by a Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry, made up of Life Guards and Blues and Royals, in their silver and gold breastplates and plumed helmets Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex return in a horse-drawn carriage after attending the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' on Horseguards parade in London on June 9, 2018. Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex return in a horse-drawn carriage after attending the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' on Horseguards parade in London on June 9, 2018. Queen Elizabeth II wore a sky blue coat and dress by Stuart Parvin, and a hat by Angela Kelly arrives at The Royal Horseguards during Trooping The Color ceremony Prince William gives a stern look as Savannah Phillips (daughter of Peter and Autumn Phillips) covers Prince George of Cambridge's mouth during the National Anthem Little Savannah Phillips gives a mischievous look as she shushes Prince George (not seen) (L-R) Elizabeth II, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince George of Cambridge, Isla Phillips, Estella Taylor, Eloise Taylor and Autumn Phillips on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour on June 9, 2018 in London, England. Lord Guthrie slumped in his saddle and appeared to faint and fell sideways to his left in front of Buckingham Palace in the middle of The Mall near the Victoria Memorial Who's who: 1. Sophie, Countess of Wessex 2. James, Viscount Severn 3. Lady Louise Windsor 4. Princess Eugenie 5. Princess Beatrice 6. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall 7. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge 8. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex 9. Prince Harry 10. Isla Phillips 11. Savannah Phillips 12. Peter Phillips 13. Autumn Phillips 14. Estella Taylor 15. Lady Helen Windsor 16. Duke of Kent 17. Eloise Taylor Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive in a vintage Rolls Royce Phantom together during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex travel down The Mall in a horse-drawn carriage during Trooping The Colour 2018 on June 9, 2018, in London, England. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex share a few words as the carriage is pulled by two thoroughbreds along Horse Guard parade. Royal flush: (L-R) Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne make their way along the parade on horseback Coldstream Guards and The Household Cavalry march down The Mall as part of Trooping the Color (L) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall watches the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guard from the balcony (L-R) Princess Beatrice, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Peter Phillips, Isla Phillips and Savanna Phillips on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the RAF flypast in London, England. (R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in a pastel blue dress by one of her favorite designers, Alexander McQueen. She accessorized with a matching hat by Juliette Botterill and had her hair swept into an elegant chignon, while Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall who was also lovely in a blue Bruce Oldfield coat and dress take their place in the Queen's carriage procession, which celebrate's Her Majesty's official 92nd birthday (L-R) Camilla, Duchess Of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge during Trooping The Colour on the Mall on June 9, 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Cambridge watch the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guard from the balcony during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday. Princess Eugenie and Sophie, Countess of Wessex during Trooping The Colour on the Mall on June 9, 2018 in London, England. The Duchess of Cornwall (left) and the Duchess of Cambridge, arrive at Buckingham Palace, central London from Horse Guards Parade, following the Trooping the Colour ceremony, to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 on June 9, 2018 in London, England. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wears a gorgeous pale blue Alexander McQueen dress. She accessorised with a matching hat by Juliette Botterill, while adorable Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, who wore matching shades of ice blue as they watched the Trooping the Color ceremony from the balcony of Buckingham Palace Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore a fitted Alexander McQueen number with an intricate knotting detail, while the adorable youngster Princess Charlotte of Cambridge wore a floral dress in an almost identical hue as they watched the Trooping the Colour ceremony from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge during Trooping The Colour 2018 on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, England. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge in a floral blue dress seen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Princess Eugenie dazzled in a jade green dress with ruffle detail, and accessorised with a floral printed white hat, ride in a carriage to celebrate Trooping The Colour 2018 in London Princess Eugenie looked effortlessly chic ride in an carriage as it makes its way up The Mall from Buckingham Palace, central London to Horse Guards Parade, ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London Princess Charlotte of Cambridge during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Adorable Princess Charlotte of Cambridge in a floral blue dress on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips and Prince George of Cambridge during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips and Prince George of Cambridge during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall who was also lovely in a pale blue silk Bruce Oldfield coat and dress, and a hat by Philip Treacy leading the procession in central London. Camilla Duchess of Cornwall ride in an carriage as it makes its way up The Mall from Buckingham Palace, central London to Horse Guards Parade, ahead of the Trooping The Colour 2018 ceremony in London, England. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, the duo wore matching shades of ice blue as they watched the Trooping the Colour 2018 ceremony from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge along with Savannah Phillips (R) on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge along with Savannah Phillips (R) on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore a fitted Alexander McQueen number with an intricate knotting detail. She accessorized with a matching hat by Juliette Botterill, while the adorable youngster Princess Charlotte of Cambridge wore a floral dress in an almost identical hue as they watched the Trooping the Color 2018 ceremony from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. (L-R) Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Peter Phillips, Isla Phillips and Savannah Phillips stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Color parade 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge travel down The Mall in a horse drawn carriage during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Camilla was in a pale blue silk dress and coat by Bruce Oldfield and a hat by Philip Treacy, carried a snakeskin envelope clutch bag, as she stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Princess Beatrice and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Princess Eugenie looked relaxed and happy as she joined Sophie, Countess of Wessex and her daughter Lady Louise Windsor, as they ride in an carriage as it makes its way up The Mall from Buckingham Palace, central London to Horse Guards Parade, ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony, as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her official birthday. (L-R) Princess Eugenie, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise Windsor during Trooping The Colour on the Mall on June 9, 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Princess Eugenie and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, ride in a carriage as it makes its way up The Mall from Buckingham Palace, central London to Horse Guards Parade. The spectacular Trooping The Color ceremony 2018, in celebration of Her Majesty's official 92nd birthday, is a traditional summer spectacle watched by thousands. Princess Beatrice, exuded elegance in a blush pink shift dress, paired with a red wicker fascinator topped with a spiral design. Her glowing make-up look featured smoky shadow and liner, with a fuschia lip, as she rode in a carriage to celebrate Trooping The Color 2018 in London (L-R) Princess Beatrice, Lady Louise Windsor and Sophie, Countess of Wessex arrive on Horse Guards Parade, central London, during the Trooping the Color ceremony 2018, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday. (L-R) Princess Eugenie smiled as she chatted with her aunt Sophie, Countess of Wessex in the carriage as it makes its way up The Mall from Buckingham Palace, central London to Horse Guards Parade, ahead of the Trooping the Color ceremony 2018. Princess Eugenie dazzled in a jade green dress with ruffle detail, and accessorized with a floral printed white hat. She wore smoky eye make-up and finished her look with rose lipstick, as she rode in a carriage to celebrate Trooping The Color 2018 in London. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge watch the flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge watch the flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Savannah Phillips stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Prince George of Cambridge stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Prince George of Cambridge and cousin Isla Phillips stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Princess Beatrice, elegant in a blush pink shift dress, paired with a red wicker fascinator topped with a spiral design, stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge leans over the balcony of Buckingham Palace as she stick out her tongue during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge rides on horseback down The Mall during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York rides on horseback down The Mall during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York rides on horseback down The Mall during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Andrew, Duke of York ride on horseback down The Mall during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Lady Louise Windsor chose a navy blue ensemble for her carriage ride, with short sleeves and a pretty necklace to accessorize. She wore her long blonde hair in a half-up half-down style, pinned into curls at the back and wearing a fascinator to the event for the first time at Trooping the Color 2018 in London, England Princess Eugenie bucked the pink and blue trend in an emerald green dress and leaf-motif fascinator, as she travels down The Mall in a horse drawn carriage during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. The 14-year-old royal Lady Louise Windsor chose a navy blue ensemble, with short sleeves, teamed with a matching fascinator and a pretty necklace for her carriage ride during the Trooping the Color ceremony 2018, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards are given last minute checks before they take part in the annual Major General's Inspection at Victoria barracks on February 21, 2018 in Windsor, England. Members of the Queen's Guard take part in The Colonel's Review on June 2, 2018 in London, England. The Colonel's Review is the second rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, the ceremonial event marking the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II wore a sky blue coat and dress by Stuart Parvin, and a hat by Angela Kelly, prepares to take her seat after arriving on Horse Guards Parade, central London, during the Trooping the Colour ceremony, to celebrate her official birthday. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex opted for US designer Carolina Herrera and Philip Treacy hat making her first appearance at the Queen's birthday parade less than a month following their royal wedding. Members of 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards wait ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday. Princess Charlotte, who wore a sweet blue dress as she watched the Trooping the Colour 2018 ceremony from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth II during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wore a dress by Carolina Herrera and a hat by Philip Treacy attended the Trooping the Colour ceremony (L) Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge happily clapped as she watched the flypast in her adorable ice blue outfit for Trooping the Color 2018 on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Prince George of Cambridge looked sweet in a white shirt by British childrenswear brand Amaia with navy blue piping, couldn't resist looking up in awe at the spectacular RAF flypas during the Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex were making their first appearance at the Queen's birthday parade less than a month following their royal wedding. The Duchess of Sussex opted for US designer Carolina Herrera and a hat by royal favorite Philip Treacy Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex atend Trooping The Colour 2018 at Various Locations on June 9, 2018 in London, England. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in a pale pastel blue Alexander McQueen ensemble, with a unique high shoulder silhouette. She accessorized the look with a matching Juliette Botterill hat, which has a pretty floral detail, and beautiful drop-diamond earrings and a matching necklace. Prince Harry Duke of Sussex atends Trooping The Colour 2018 at Various Locations in London, England. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Duchess of Sussex atend Trooping The Colour 2018 at Various Locations on in London, England. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II returns in a horse-drawn carriage after attending her Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' on Horseguards parade in London on June 9, 2018. Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 on June 9, 2018 in London, England. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte look adorable in matching blue outfits for Trooping the Color 2018 Princess Charlotte is only three, but the toddler is already a fan favorite in the royal family, famous for her gleeful waves during public events. The young Princess Charlotte was doing her thing, waving adorably, when she stumbled backwards for a small fall and banged her little face on the balcony (R-L) Prince William Duke of Cambridge and Prince Andrew, Duke of York atends Trooping The Colour 2018 at Various Locations on June 9, 2018 in London, England. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge atends Trooping The Colour 2018 at Various Locations in London, England. Princess Anne, the Queen's only daughter, holds a number of honorary military appointments, and was looking sharp in her military uniform and red-plumed hat. Charanpreet Singh Lall during Trooping The Colour 2018 at The Mall in London, England. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex ride by carriage during Trooping The Colour 2018 on the Mall in London, England. Savannah Phillips watches the flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales watch the flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour on June 9, 2018 in London, England. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge happily clapped as she watched the flypast in her adorable ice blue outfit for Trooping the Color 2018 on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Sophie, Countess of Wessex who were pretty in pink, wearing a high-necked dress with a beret-style floral hat in a dusty rose hue. Camilla Duchess of Cornwall's son Tom Parker Bowles with his wife Sara Buys and their daughter Lola and son Freddy attends Trooping The Colour 2018 at The Mall in London, England. Camilla Duchess of Cornwall's son Tom Parker Bowles with his wife Sara Buys and their daughter Lola and son Freddy attends Trooping The Colour 2018 at The Mall in London, England. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex in his military uniform during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II wore a sky blue coat and dress by Stuart Parvin, and a hat by Angela Kelly, during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during Trooping The Colour 2018 at The Mall in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex looked stunning in a bold pink ensemble, was teamed with a contrasting cream hat, and featured striking puff sleeves and an open back, as she rode in a carriage during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex looked stunning in a bold pink ensemble, The rosy outfit was teamed with a contrasting cream hat, and featured striking puff sleeves and an open back, as she rode in a carriage during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II in a sky blue coat and dress by Stuart Parvin, and a hat by Angela Kelly as she rode in a carriage to celebrate Trooping The Colour in London. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge chic in a powder blue Alexander McQueen custom dress with an oversized head piece by milliner, Juliette Botterill, while Meghan, Duchess of Sussex stunned in a pretty pink off-the-shoulder Carolina Herrera dress and a matching hat by Philip Treacy. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Isla Phillips stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Isla Phillips stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Isla Phillips stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Isla Phillips stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Isla Phillips stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Isla Phillips stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Frederick Windsor stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Princess Eugenie in an vibrant green dress which nicely complemented her red hair. She paired the look with a large, curved-brim hat which features a leaf design. While her elder sister Princess Beatrice in her blush pink dress with a red pillbox hat, as they stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 201 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Lady Louise Windsor, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 in London, England. (L-R) Lady Gabriella Windsor, Lord Frederick Windsor, Lady Frederick Windsor, Prince Michael of Kent and Princess Michael of Kent stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex was one of the many royals who were pretty in pink, wearing a high-necked dress with a beret-style floral hat in a dusty rose hue. Lady Louise Windsor wore a short-sleeved navy blue dress with flower buttons. Completing the look was an architectural hat in a deep blue shade to match. (L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looking seriously chic in a powder blue Alexander McQueen custom dress with her statement fascinator by milliner, Juliette Botterill, while Meghan, Duchess of Sussex stunned in a pretty pink off-the-shoulder Carolina Herrera dress and a matching hat by Philip Treacy, as they watch the flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Color 2018 in London, England.

Queen Mary and The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) in the grounds of Balmoral Castle, September 1924. © Press Association

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