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With King Charles’ official birthday celebrations set to kick off on Saturday, here’s everything you need to know about Trooping the Colour 2025 – including what royals are expected to attend, how to watch, and where the longstanding tradition comes from

One of the most-loved royal events of the year is fast approaching – Trooping the Colour. The sovereign’s birthday parade is set to take place in London at Horse Guards Parade on Saturday, with thousands of royal fans expected to flood the Mall to celebrate the important event.

With a huge military event and procession kicking off the celebrations, the day will be topped off with a balcony appearance by the royals and a stunning flypast by the RAF. Here’s everything we know about Trooping the Colour 2025…

What is Trooping the Colour?

The annual event of Trooping the Colour has marked the official birthday of the King or Queen for more than 260 years. The ceremony involves hundreds of horses and soldiers carrying out complex battlefield drill manoeuvres to military music. More than 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together for the impressive display.

During the parade, the royals will travel from Buckingham Palace down The Mall to Horse Guards Parade in a procession – either on horseback or in carriages. At Horse Guards, they then watch the military display before joining the procession back to Buckingham Palace once it is over.

After the parade, the royals then gather on the Palace balcony for a march-past and the fly-past by the RAF, which includes the Red Arrows, and will conclude the day’s celebrations.

What is the significance of Trooping the Colour?

The very first Trooping the Colour is believed to have been performed during the reign of King Charles II, who was Monarch from 1660 to 1685. However, it wasn’t until 1748 that it was decided for the parade to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign, becoming an annual event after George III became King in 1760.

Guards taking part are drawn from the Regiments of the Sovereign’s Household Troops, which has become the practice for Regiments of Foot Guards to troop their Colour in turn.

Although King Charles’ actual birthday falls on November 14, the practice was established long ago of marking an ‘Official Birthday’ of the Sovereign in the summer to stand a better chance of good weather for the parade.

When will Trooping the Colour take place, and how long will it last?

Trooping the Colour will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with the royal family first expected to make an appearance in the procession to leave Buckingham Palace at approximately 10:45am.

The end of the celebrations will be marked with the RAF flypast which is expected to take place at 1pm. King Charles is one of many monarchs whose Trooping the Colour celebrations has not coincided with their actual birthday.

Edward VII, who reigned from 1901 to 1910, was also born in November – not the best time of year for a huge outdoor celebration – so held it in the summer instead.

The monarch after Edward VII – George V – helpfully had a birthday in June, but the Queen’s father, George VI, whose birthday was in December, reintroduced the tradition of an official birthday, which Elizabeth II, who had an April birthday, continued.

Which royals be at Trooping the Colour 2025?

Nearly all members of the Royal Family appear at Trooping the Colour – it’s usually one of the rare public appearances made by young royals Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Royal sources said other members of the Royal Family are expected to attend in line with last year, where only working members of the family were present. It has not been confirmed as yet by Buckingham Palace which royals will appear on the balcony for the RAF flypast.

In years gone by, the late Queen used to invite all members of her extended family onto the balcony at Trooping the Colour. However, at the last Trooping, the balcony was limited to working royals only, with the same happening at King Charles’ Coronation. This meant there was no place for the King’s younger disgraced brother Prince Andrew nor his estranged son Prince Harry.

This means the likes of Princess Beatrice and Eugenie as well as Zara and Mike Tindall and Peter Phillips have not been seen on the balcony in recent years. However, at the 2024 Trooping, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh and Lady Louise Windsor all made an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Will King Charles or Prince William ride a horse at Trooping the Colour?

At last year’s Trooping the Colour, King Charles opted to ride in the royal carriage with Camilla: a choice that was made to make the King more safe and comfortable after his cancer treatment.

While it has yet to be officially confirmed, it has been reported that the King will once again join Queen Camilla in a carriage for the procession up the Mall.

Despite the King opting to ride in the carriage, Prince William, as Colonel of the Welsh Guards, is expected to join Princess Anne and Prince Edward on horseback for a second year.

What time will the RAF flypast by the Red Arrows take place, and where will I be able to see the planes?

The flypast by the RAF is set to take place at 1pm while members of the Royal Family watch from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

The route for the flypast, which includes the Red Arrows, is yet to be officially confirmed, but the Military Air Shows has revealed an air restrictions map which shows the expected official route.

The proposed restrictions are in the vicinity of the North Sea, East Anglia, Essex and London, before flying over Buckingham Palace at 1pm.

Can anyone go to Trooping the Colour?

Tickets to watch Trooping the Colour from the grandstands at Horse Guards Parade were allocated by ballot, with those lucky enough to receive tickets having already been informed.

While it is now too late to get tickets to this year’s event, there are still ways to watch Trooping the Colour. For those wanting to see the action in person, spectators can gather near Buckingham Palace and on The Mall to see the royals in the procession and on the balcony.

The event kicks off at 10am and anybody wanting to watch from the side lines is encouraged to get there by 9am. Meanwhile, Trooping the Colour is usually broadcast live on BBC1 from 10:30am.

If you want to know how Molly-Mae achieves her glowing skin, you’re in luck as she’s just shared her current favourite moisturiser and it’s under £15

Finding the perfect moisturiser you skin needs can be a pretty difficult task, but Molly-Mae says this affordable oat moisturiser is one of her all-time favourites.

And with Molly’s forever glowing skin, it’s hard not to trust her on this. Alongside Molly-Mae’s fashion credentials (we’re talking being the founder of Maebe and the former Creative Director of Pretty Little Thing), she also knows a thing or two about beauty and skincare.

The moisturiser we’re talking about here is the Aveeno Face Calm and Restore Oat Moisturiser, priced at a very wallet-friendly £13.50.

Designed for those with sensitive skin, the lightweight formula is packed full of skin-loving ingredients, such as antioxidant-rich feverfew and calming prebiotic oat.

These ingredients help to hydrate dry skin and lock in moisture for up to 24 hours. The result? Visibly radiant, glowing and hydrated skin. Just look at Molly-Mae.

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Talking to her fans on her YouTube blog, Molly-Mae describes the Aveeno Oat Moisturiser as one of her “top three favourite moisturisers of all time” and states that she’s been using the hydrating product for “coming up to a year”. And what she loves is that it’s not “crazily priced”. Sometimes we can think spending more will lead to better results, but Aveeno is proving that’s not the case.

A year is pretty long time to commit to a skincare product, especially for someone like Molly, who likely receives hundreds of products on a monthly basis, so it’s clear to see this has the Molly-Mae stamp of approval.

The oat moisturiser is not the only Aveeno product loved by the influencer, Molly is also a huge fan of the Calm+Restore Foaming Cleanser, available for £12.99.

When talking about this cleanser Molly said it makes her “skin feel unbelievably clean” whilst “maintaining the moisture”. She’s been using this one consistently in the warmer months as it doesn’t dry the skin out, and is ideal for sensitive complexions.

Victoria Beckham is reportedly ready to ‘fight back’ as her son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz grow closer to Meghan Markle amid the bitter family feud

Fashion designer Victoria Beckham has reportedly been left shaken over Nicola Peltz and Meghan Markle’s budding friendship. The former Spice Girl is said to be ready to “fight back hard” as the bitter family feud rumbles on.

Victoria and David Beckham have been left heartbroken over recent weeks as their eldest son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola continue to distance themselves from the family. Rumours of Beckham-Peltz fallout emerged in April when Brooklyn and Nicola snubbed David’s 50th birthday celebrations and things have only got worse since.

Amid the drama, Meghan Markle is reportedly eager to strengthen her bond with billionaire heiress Nicola, as she and Prince Harry aim to form a ‘US Fab Four’ with Nicola and Brooklyn.

A source confided to Closer magazine about the burgeoning friendship: “The Sussexes are looking to really build on this friendship, and all of them see huge potential for it to evolve into a ‘US Fab Four’.”

“Creating this new power alliance is a big slap in the face for David, Victoria and the royals – but the four have zero qualms or regrets about that because they all feel like they’ve been so badly wronged.”

Not only have Brooklyn and Nicola buddied up with Meghan and Harry, but the pair have also hired the same lawyer as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It’s now been claimed that Victoria’s patience has finally worn thin with her son and daughter-in-law and she is reportedly ready to fire back.

“Vic is well aware of how well Nicola and Meghan have been getting on recently. It’s more than a little annoying, but mostly she finds the whole situation quite sad. She’s not going to take the bait – but if they want a war, she’s ready to fight back. She won’t tolerate their games, but ultimately, she’s more concerned about rebuilding her relationship with Brooklyn.”

The insider goes on to tell Heat magazine that Victoria is “100% secure in herself” and is unbothered by Nicola and Meghan’s possible “scheming” as she knows she is a powerful player in her own right.” The Mirror has approached Victoria for comment on this story.

Victoria isn’t the only one in her family having a rocky time with the former royals. The relationship between David and Prince Harry is reportedly strained, with the Duke of Sussex having previously asked David to serve as an ambassador for the Invictus Games.

However, it was alleged that Harry didn’t see David at the Sydney event in 2018, and rumours circulated that Harry was keeping his friend at a distance due to Meghan’s concerns about Victoria leaking stories about her.

It was later reported that Brooklyn and his wife Nicola were guests at a dinner party at Meghan and Harry’s Montecito mansion just days after Brooklyn missed his father David’s 50th birthday celebrations in London.

Sources claimed the invitation was “unexpected”, but it was gratefully accepted by the couple who felt “battle-wounded” from the family feud with the Beckhams. Meanwhile, Victoria and David are said to have “shuddered in horror” over this “new friendship”.

Katie Price has shared her thoughts on her ex-husband Peter Andre’s wife Emily MacDonagh, after admitting that she and the Mysterious Girl hitmaker no longer speak

Katie Price has opened up about her relationship with ex-husband Peter Andre and his marriage to NHS doctor Emily MacDonagh, spilling the tea following a comment from her daughter, Princess.

The former glamour model, 47, admitted she and Peter do not speak, despite being parents to two children; their son Junior, 19, and daughter Princess, 17.

Delving into the dynamics of their relationship, Katie spoke about the fallout during their break-up, revealing that they split from their mutual manager as well. “It’s a shame. It’s a shame. I think there [were] too many chefs around us,” she remarked, adding that she’d “like to” talk to him.

Peter and Katie tied the knot in 2005 after finding a spark while they were campmates on the reality TV show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. The marriage ended in 2009, and since then, Katie has walked down the aisle twice more, marrying Alex Reid and later Kieran Hayler, with whom she shares two children, Jett, 11, and Bunny, 10.

She currently appears loved up with 32-year-old former ‘Married At First Sight’ star JJ Slater.

Meanwhile, Peter, now 52, found love again with Emily, 35, whom he married in 2015 and together they share three children; Theo, Amelia and Arabella.

In an unusual divulgence about Peter’s new life, Katie shared: “I’m glad he’s with Emily. She seems like a proper lady. I think it’d be weird if he went for someone like me.”

Opening up further on Katherine Ryan’s podcast What’s My Age Again, the one-time pin-up reflected on how Princess compares her to Emily, quoting her daughter’s baffled reaction: “[She says] ‘You’re just so nuts, mum. When I see you and Emily, you’re just so different. I can’t imagine you and dad’.

“I said, ‘I was with your dad six years. Trust me, we had a laugh, bantered together, we did’.

“She said, ‘I just can’t imagine dad being like that’. I said, ‘But he was, he was like that. We did have a laugh’.

“And, you know, she can’t believe that whenever he went everywhere or me, we were together with the kids. And we’d go as a family.

“Emily doesn’t do all that for Pete. I said, ‘Me and Pete just did it all together as a family. If we’d got you kids, you would come with us’.”

In a previous conversation about her break up with the Mysterious Girl singer, Katie blamed it on a grave misunderstanding.

“We broke up because he thought I was having an affair with my dressage rider, and I’ve never slept with him,” she revealed to Paul C Brunson on his We Need To Talk podcast.

“I just kept my horse there, and I was happy keeping my horse there, and he [the instructor] was married.”

Katie continued, saying that following a row, she saw reports of their split on Sky News.

The reality star refuted claims that their separation was mutual, and she later issued her own statement clarifying that she didn’t want to part ways with Peter.

“Until this day, me and Pete have never sat down and spoken about it. It’s all through lawyers,” she explained.

Cher Lloyd takes inspiration from White Lotus character Lucia with a glamorous new bob haircut

Summer 2025 is all about the bob haircut. With top asked-for styles ranging from shoulder-skimming ‘lobs’ to shorter micro-bobs, this chic style isn’t going anywhere soon. And one person who is getting in on the action while the trend is still hot is Cher Lloyd.

You may remember Cher from her The X Factor days, and more specifically, her Turn My Swag On audition. However, be prepared for a bit of a shock if you haven’t followed her since 2010. Now, Cher, a 31-year-old mother-of-two, looks like she’s walked straight off the set of The White Lotus thanks to a new bob seemingly inspired by the HBO show.

Posing for a new TikTok clip, Cher debuts her new short hairstyle, which is a far cry from the ultra-long extensions she used to favour a decade ago. In fact, her Instagram feed shows she still favoured her lengthy locks until just last week when she decided to try a bob. The exact name of her cut is dubbed an ‘Italian bob’, and is characterised by tousled length and chin-skimming layers.

Celebrity hairstylist Ricky Mota explains: “The Italian bob evokes classic Italian glamour, inspired by icons like supermodel Christy Turlington, Monica Bellucci, or modern interpretations seen on the runways. This style is versatile by working with various hair textures and its ability to be styled sleek, tousled, or wavy. This cut looks stunning even with minimal styling, making it ideal for those seeking effortless beauty.”

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He adds: “To maintain this style, you’ll need to get regular trims to keep the look fresh, and to care for it at home, you want to use a lightweight, hydrating shampoo and conditioner.”

Cher isn’t the first celebrity to jump on board the Italian bob trend. After series two of The White Lotus aired, watchers were keen to copy character Lucia’s gorgeous short cut. Played by Italian actress Simona Tabasco, who favours this bob in her real life, celebs and series fans alike rushed to get a similar style for themselves.

Since then, Kendall Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Lily Collins and Pamela Anderson, to name just a few, have followed suit with similar cuts of their own.

How to style your Italian bob at home

If you want your bob to look more Bonica Bellucci and Lord Farquaad, the key is in the styling. You need a full kit of body-boosting, texture-creating and style-holding helpers to ensure it doesn’t fall flat.

A top trick to get the body, bounce and flicked-under ends is to invest in a good heated styling brush. ghd’s Rise Professional Hot Brush, now on sale for £134.25, creates 2X the volume of naturally dried hair, providing long-lasting results. Plus, it’s small enough that you can use it near your roots, but still large enough to create volume at the ends.

For your in-shower routine, you want a shampoo and conditioner that cleanse and hydrate your hair without weighing it down and causing lengths to appear limp. Ricky recommends Unite’s 7SECONDS Shampoo and 7SECONDS Conditioner, £31 and £33. Pricey, but both are definitely worth the splurge.

A quality heat protector is a crucial part of any styling routine to prevent damage and dryness. The Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, costing £12.50, has received glowing reviews for leaving hair in silky condition. One shopper even claimed it made their hair look salon-fresh.

While on a royal outing to Lancaster Castle, Charles admitted to his love for a very strange snack during a candid chat with local business owners

King Charles has admitted his love for a very unusual snack during a royal engagement to Lancashire, where he spoke candidly with business owners about local produce. Charles visited Lancaster Castle, where he took part in the historic Ceremony of the Keys and spoke to D-Day veterans, before turning his attention to local food vendors.

During a candid chat with Butlers’ Farmhouse Cheeses owner Gillian Hale that he loves to indulge in eating sheep’s cheese on a digestive biscuit. The King smelt a number of the cheeses on display but opted not to try any, while Ms Hale said: “We’re going to send some to him later in a goody bag. He was so gracious.”

Despite his particular taste for sheep’s cheese, the indulgent snack is not a regular occurrence for Charles, as he told the BBC in 2022 how he abstains from meat and fish on two days of the week and that he also avoids dairy on one of those days.

King Charles has long been a champion of organic foods and sustainable farming practices, opting to follow a largely natural diet for more than 40 years. In 1990, he even launched his own organic range, called Duchy Originals, and has spoken extensively about conservation matters and the importance of maintaining biodiversity in nature.

In 2017, Prince Charles warned that the “very future of humanity” may depend on organic farming, as he addressed the audience at the 70th anniversary of of the Soil Association in London.

Charles said his own road to becoming an organic farmer started in the 1980s when he decided to find a way of producing food at his Gloucestershire estate outside of “conventional and industrialised” agricultural practices.

Rumours of the King’s other unusual eating habits have been put to rest over the years, with Jeremy Paxman claiming in his 2006 book titled On Royalty that Charles demanded seven eggs to be boiled for him a day by Palace kitchen staff – only eating one to make sure it was cooked to perfection.

Charles was forced to hit back at the claims in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the Clarence House website, with one reading: “Does The Prince of Wales have seven boiled eggs cooked for his breakfast but only eat one, as claimed in Jeremy Paxman’s book On Royalty?” The royal reply said: “No, he doesn’t and never has done, at breakfast or any other time.”

While at Lancaster Castle where Charles candidly shared his unusual snacking preferences, he was also given a neck tie and some gloves for the Queen from Northern Yarn, with business owner Kate Makin saying: “He was really interested in the regenerative farming and the local wools we use.”

The King, who is also the Duke of Lancaster, was greeted at the Lancaster railway station from the royal train by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Amanda Parker.

As part of an ancient ceremonial tradition, Charles was also handed the keys to the castle in front of the John O’Gaunt gateway. The reigning monarch has taken part in the Ceremony of the Keys with each visit to the castle since 1851, when the keys were first presented to Queen Victoria, with Queen Elizabeth also receiving the honour in 2015.

Despite the warm welcome Charles received at Lancaster Castle by royal fans, a group of anti-monarch protestors were also waiting outside the castle grounds with placards and chants of “not my king”, “abolish the monarchy” and “ditch the Duchy”.