The yearly Trooping the Color parade is one of the most unique and anticipated events in the United Kingdom wherein local residents and tourists can witness beautiful attractions. The event is done early in June and indicates the official birthday of the Queen. The event will include a military parade as well as a display of the Household Troops riding Horse Guards in a parade. The Whitehall will also showcase a variety of military flags and United Kingdom flags.
The Queen, together with the Duke of Edinburgh, are presented inside a carriage during the event and will salute the troops from a platform during the Horse Guards Parade. The official birthday of the monarch has been celebrated for hundreds of years. The tradition started in 1748, in which the royal birthday is launched by a formal military procession. This is usually done during the second Saturday of the month of June. The Queen was born on April 21 although it has been practiced for years to celebrate her birthday during the summer. The parades are more attractive and the weather is better during the summer.
The festival began during the 18th century and stems from the old military custom of parading a regiment’s banner in front of the soldiers. These will help them recognize the color and nation that they’re fighting for even though how bewildering the war may get. The various regiments of the army will be assigned certain colors. The colors of the flag and the queen or king’s colors will also match with the motto, seal and title included.