Trooping the Colour: Why the royal event was the late Queen's favourite

The Daily T

In this episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and The Telegraph’s Royal Editor, Hannah Furness, delve into the rich history, pomp, and pageantry of Trooping the Colour—historically celebrated as the late Queen Elizabeth II's favorite royal event. 


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Producer: Emma Williams and Georgia Coan

Senior Producer: John Cadigan

Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman

Video Producer: Will Walters

Studio Operator: Meghan Searle

Editor: Camilla Tominey


Highlights

  • How the Sovereign's Birthday Parade maintains its strict, centuries-old traditions as a practical tribute to the British Armed Forces.
  • How the Royal Family's balcony appearance for the flypast serves as the ultimate indicator of who is "in" and who is "out" of the royal fold.



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