On Saturday morning, the British royal family came together for the annual Trooping the Colour, a military parade which doubles up as the celebration of the queen's birthday. Queen Elizabeth II turned 92 back in April, but but when you're a monarch, one birthday is not enough [1], and June 9 was the day of her official celebration, which includes a pageantry display, followed by a fly-past from the Royal Airforce, which members of the royal family will watch from the balcony of Buckingham Palace [2].
This year, the queen rode in her carriage alone, as the Duke of Edinburgh has now retired from official duties [3]. However, she was supported by her children and grandchildren, who rode behind her on horseback and in carriages. Meghan Markle [4] made her first appearance at the event, only the second time we've seen her and Prince Harry [5] since their May wedding [6]. The newlyweds took pride of place, riding behind the queen during the parade. Unsurprisingly, all eyes were on the new Duchess of Sussex [7], who got a huge cheer as she and Harry rode past the crowds. Further members of the family, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte, are expected to join her on the balcony of Buckingham Palace later. Read on to see all the photos from the day so far!
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Queen Elizabeth II
Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Andrew, and Princess Anne
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Charles, Prince William, and Princess Anne
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Princess Eugenie and Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Princess Beatrice and Lady Louise Windsor
Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Kate Middleton
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Meghan Markle
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Kate Middleton
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Kate Middleton
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Princess Eugenie and Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Prince Charles and Prince William
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Meghan Markle
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Savannah Phillips and Prince George
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte
Savannah Phillips and Prince George
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and Savannah Phillips
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte
Prince Charles
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II
Princess Eugenie and Sophie, Countess of Wessex
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and Savannah Phillips
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Princess Charlotte, Savannah Phillips, and Prince George
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Kate Middleton
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince William
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Princess Beatrice and Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Princess Beatrice and Lady Louise Windsor
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Kate Middleton
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Procession Along the Mall
Members of the Irish Guards
