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Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s Trooping the Colour Fashion
Trooping the Colour is an annual collection of ceremonies that marks the official birthday of the British Sovereign.
The event comprises two main ceremonies, the Sovereign’s Birthday Parade and the Trooping the Colour itself.
During the Trooping, whichever of the seven regiments of the British Army’s Household Division that is on parade in any given year, has their colour, regimental flag, marched in front of the monarch.
Members of the Royal Family process from Buckingham Palace to the Horse Guards Parade a short distance down the mall in carriages to attend the ceremonies.
On their return, they then make an appearance on Buckingham Palace’s famous balcony to watch an aerial fly past.
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In 2023, King Charles III will celebrate his first Trooping the Colour as monarch, which will also be the first time he celebrates his new official birthday.
In Britain, the King or Queen of the day has two birthdays, their real birthday and their official one each June.
The tradition of having two birthdays was started by King George II, who felt his real birth date in November did not give the public an opportunity to celebrate and attend outside events due to the cold English climate.
Each monarch thereafter had the option to observe two birthdays if their real birth date fell in colder months.
King Edward VII standardized their official summer celebrations each June which have been observed by all monarchs since.
Trooping the Colour has become widely known for its display of the British Army’s famous ceremonial strength, but it has also become a staple in the diaries of royal fashion watchers hoping to catch a glimpse of the impressive outfits worn by the women of the House of Windsor.
Kate Middleton set a fashion precedent for the event ever since her first Trooping the Colour as a member of the royal family following her marriage to Prince William in April 2011.
For her first Trooping the Colour, the princess opted for a tailored look, comprising a sharply cut, double-breasted coat dress designed by the makers of her wedding gown at Alexander McQueen.
Accessorizing, she followed the example of other royal women and opted for a contrasting statement black hat from the London makers, Locke and Co.
In 2015, Kate made a rare diversion from her usual mainstay fashion house of Alexander McQueen for the Trooping the Colour event, opting instead for a floral print silk coat dress from Catherine Walker and Co.
The designer had been a favorite of Princess Diana’s during her lifetime and since her marriage, Kate has acquired a number of the house’s signature tailored looks.
Meghan Markle’s Trooping the Colour fashion caused a stir among traditional royal watchers for its off-the-shoulder silhouette.
Traditionally, no member of the royal family had bared their shoulders for the event, but Meghan’s look found praise among the fashion press and social media fans alike.
The royal wore a tailored look from Venezuelan-American designer, Carolina Herrera.
The Trooping the Colour event is not just about the fashion, but also about celebrating the British Sovereign’s official birthday.
King Charles III’s first Trooping the Colour as monarch will be a momentous occasion in 2023.
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