At the 2026 Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade, Prince George and Princess Charlotte led the royal procession in London. The 12‑year‑old future king, freshly finished with his Eton entrance exams, wore a sharp suit and a blue tie that matched his mother’s dress. Charlotte donned a white‑and‑blue dress with a matching bow , and the siblings rode together to Buckingham Palace via carriage, waving to cheering crowds along The Mall.

370‑Year‑Old Grenadier Guards Celebrate Milestone

The Grenadier Guards, the British Army’s most senior infantry regiment , trooped the King’s Colour for the first time in 370 years of service. According to the report, the regiment had been rehearsing for weeks in scarlet tunics and bearskin caps,delivering a flawless display of precision marching that highlighted the ceremonial duties that form a key part of their service. The Guards’ participation followed a ceremony at Buckingham Palace where King Charles III presented the King's Colour earlier in the week.

Intimate Balcony Appearance Reflects Royal Household Slim‑Down

The balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace was attended mainly by working royals, a shift from the 40‑plus‑member crowds of past decades. the Waleses, Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were present, underscoring the ongoing reduction of the senior royal household.. The report notes that this intimate gathering follows the recent wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling, highlighting the family’s packed schedule.

New Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis Watches the Parade

The ceremony took place against a backdrop of political change, with Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis in attendance after John Healey’s resignation over long‑term military funding. The report states that Jarvis was among the senior cabinet spectators, signalling the government’s continued focus on the armed forces during the event.

Who Will Prince George Enroll in Next Year?

Following his appearance, the Daily Mail’s Diary Editor Richard Eden reported that Prince George will enroll at the prestigious Eton College in September after recently sitting his entrance examinations. The report says the timing of the public engagement, just one week after the royal family’s intimate wedding, continues a packed schedule of both public and private family events for the Waleses.