The Queen's Trooping of the Colours...

Although The Queen was born on 21 April it has long been the tradition to celebrate the Sovereign's birthday in the summer, when there is a greater likelihood of good weather for the Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour.

Trooping of the Colours
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The Queen's Birthday Parade will take place on Saturday 9th June 2018
Further details of the parade will be posted here in due course
Due to demand, it is necessary to enter a ballot to obtain tickets to attend the Queen's Birthday Parade. Entries to the ballot can be submitted during January and February 2018 only.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A CHANGE IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN 2018. INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED HERE IN DUE COURSE.
PROVISIONAL FORECAST OF CEREMONIAL AND MILITARY EVENTS IN LONDON AND
https://youtu.be/4ytS8ci1je8?t=209
Many years ago Jerry and I just happened to be in London for the Trooping of the Colours and were thrilled beyond words. Long live our Queen. Jacqueline Gillam Fairchild--author: Estate of Mind