United Kingdom

Discover the United Kingdom: A Tapestry of History, Royalty, and Natural Wonders

Embark on a journey to the United Kingdom, an archipelago where history and modernity intertwine in a rich tapestry that spans thousands of years. Located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, the UK is composed of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, each with its own unique heritage and allure. From the Neolithic Orkney to the Roman baths of Bath, the Norman conquest to the industrial revolution, the UK's legacy is as diverse as its landscapes.

Chronicles of the Isles: A Storied Past

The United Kingdom's narrative is marked by legendary monarchs, literary greats, and epoch-defining events. Its sovereignty has influenced global history, language, and culture, with a monarchy that continues to capture the world's imagination.

London: The Crown Jewel

In the heart of the UK, London stands as a global metropolis, boasting landmarks such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament, alongside the modernity of the Shard and the cultural haven of the West End.

Edinburgh: A Capital of Culture

Travel north to Scotland's Edinburgh, where the iconic Edinburgh Castle looms over a city renowned for its festivals, arts, and the historic Royal Mile.

The Lake District: Nature's Masterpiece

England's Lake District offers tranquil beauty, with its idyllic lakes, mountainous landscapes, and literary associations with Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

The Giant's Causeway: Geological Splendor

In Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway showcases an awe-inspiring coastal landscape of basalt columns, born from volcanic fury and Irish legend.

From the rugged coasts of Cornwall to the sweeping valleys of Wales, and the picturesque glens of the Scottish Highlands, the United Kingdom invites exploration of its castles, cathedrals, and quaint villages. As you traverse through travel.frogsfolly.com, let us guide you through the UK's living history, its vibrant cultures, and its awe-inspiring natural beauty. Join us to discover the United Kingdom—a land where every stone tells a story and every landscape inspires a dream.

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<p>KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE, 13 JUNE 2026<br />
<br />
From the Court Circular:<br />
<br />
“His Majesty was present at The King's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade this morning at which The King's Colour of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was Trooped.<br />
<br />
The King was accompanied by The Queen (Colonel, Grenadier Guards), The Duke of Edinburgh (Colonel, Scots Guards), The Prince of Wales (Colonel, Welsh Guards), The Princess of Wales (Colonel, Irish Guards) and The Princess Royal (Gold Stick in Waiting and Colonel, The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).<br />
<br />
His Majesty was attended by Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne (Colonel, The Life Guards), Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall (Colonel, Coldstream Guards), Major General Simon Brooks-Ward (Honorary Colonel, The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery) and Major General James Bowder (Major General Commanding Household Division).<br />
<br />
The Lord Ashton (Master of the Horse), Colonel Erica Bridge, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Segrave, (Mounted Equerries in Waiting), Colonel Edwyn Launders, Captain Hamish Kelway-Bamber (Dismounted Equerries in Waiting) and Brigadier Rupert Evetts (The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons, Silver Stick in Waiting) were in attendance.<br />
<br />
Colonel Guy Stone (Chief of Staff), Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Griffin (Silver Stick Adjutant) and the Household Division Staff were present.<br />
<br />
The Procession was led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Foinette, Coldstream Guards (Brigade Major Household Division).<br />
<br />
The troops on Parade, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Spencer-Smith, Grenadier Guards (Field Officer in Brigade Waiting), received The King with a Royal Salute.<br />
<br />
The Princess of Wales, with Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and other Members of the Royal Family drove to Horse Guards Parade and witnessed The King's Birthday Parade.<br />
<br />
On the conclusion of the Parade, His Majesty drove in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace at the head of The King's Guard, preceded by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Luke Wadman, the Massed Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry, the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, under the command of Major Jeremy Bushell (The Life Guards), and the Massed Bands of the Guards Division.<br />
<br />
On arrival at Buckingham Palace, The King's Guard entered the Forecourt and formed up opposite the Old Guard, the remaining Guards marching past His Majesty. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery ranked past The King.<br />
<br />
His Majesty, from Buckingham Palace, witnessed a fly-past by aircraft of the Royal Air Force, led by Wing Commander Andrew Watson, to mark the official celebration of The King's Birthday.<br />
<br />
Royal Salutes were fired today by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Steven Warner.”</p>
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<p>KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE, 13 JUNE 2026<br />
<br />
From the Court Circular:<br />
<br />
“His Majesty was present at The King's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade this morning at which The King's Colour of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was Trooped.<br />
<br />
The King was accompanied by The Queen (Colonel, Grenadier Guards), The Duke of Edinburgh (Colonel, Scots Guards), The Prince of Wales (Colonel, Welsh Guards), The Princess of Wales (Colonel, Irish Guards) and The Princess Royal (Gold Stick in Waiting and Colonel, The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).<br />
<br />
His Majesty was attended by Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne (Colonel, The Life Guards), Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall (Colonel, Coldstream Guards), Major General Simon Brooks-Ward (Honorary Colonel, The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery) and Major General James Bowder (Major General Commanding Household Division).<br />
<br />
The Lord Ashton (Master of the Horse), Colonel Erica Bridge, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Segrave, (Mounted Equerries in Waiting), Colonel Edwyn Launders, Captain Hamish Kelway-Bamber (Dismounted Equerries in Waiting) and Brigadier Rupert Evetts (The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons, Silver Stick in Waiting) were in attendance.<br />
<br />
Colonel Guy Stone (Chief of Staff), Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Griffin (Silver Stick Adjutant) and the Household Division Staff were present.<br />
<br />
The Procession was led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Foinette, Coldstream Guards (Brigade Major Household Division).<br />
<br />
The troops on Parade, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Spencer-Smith, Grenadier Guards (Field Officer in Brigade Waiting), received The King with a Royal Salute.<br />
<br />
The Princess of Wales, with Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and other Members of the Royal Family drove to Horse Guards Parade and witnessed The King's Birthday Parade.<br />
<br />
On the conclusion of the Parade, His Majesty drove in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace at the head of The King's Guard, preceded by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Luke Wadman, the Massed Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry, the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, under the command of Major Jeremy Bushell (The Life Guards), and the Massed Bands of the Guards Division.<br />
<br />
On arrival at Buckingham Palace, The King's Guard entered the Forecourt and formed up opposite the Old Guard, the remaining Guards marching past His Majesty. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery ranked past The King.<br />
<br />
His Majesty, from Buckingham Palace, witnessed a fly-past by aircraft of the Royal Air Force, led by Wing Commander Andrew Watson, to mark the official celebration of The King's Birthday.<br />
<br />
Royal Salutes were fired today by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Steven Warner.”</p>
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<p>KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE, 13 JUNE 2026<br />
<br />
From the Court Circular:<br />
<br />
“His Majesty was present at The King's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade this morning at which The King's Colour of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was Trooped.<br />
<br />
The King was accompanied by The Queen (Colonel, Grenadier Guards), The Duke of Edinburgh (Colonel, Scots Guards), The Prince of Wales (Colonel, Welsh Guards), The Princess of Wales (Colonel, Irish Guards) and The Princess Royal (Gold Stick in Waiting and Colonel, The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).<br />
<br />
His Majesty was attended by Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne (Colonel, The Life Guards), Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall (Colonel, Coldstream Guards), Major General Simon Brooks-Ward (Honorary Colonel, The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery) and Major General James Bowder (Major General Commanding Household Division).<br />
<br />
The Lord Ashton (Master of the Horse), Colonel Erica Bridge, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Segrave, (Mounted Equerries in Waiting), Colonel Edwyn Launders, Captain Hamish Kelway-Bamber (Dismounted Equerries in Waiting) and Brigadier Rupert Evetts (The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons, Silver Stick in Waiting) were in attendance.<br />
<br />
Colonel Guy Stone (Chief of Staff), Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Griffin (Silver Stick Adjutant) and the Household Division Staff were present.<br />
<br />
The Procession was led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Foinette, Coldstream Guards (Brigade Major Household Division).<br />
<br />
The troops on Parade, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Spencer-Smith, Grenadier Guards (Field Officer in Brigade Waiting), received The King with a Royal Salute.<br />
<br />
The Princess of Wales, with Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and other Members of the Royal Family drove to Horse Guards Parade and witnessed The King's Birthday Parade.<br />
<br />
On the conclusion of the Parade, His Majesty drove in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace at the head of The King's Guard, preceded by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Luke Wadman, the Massed Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry, the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, under the command of Major Jeremy Bushell (The Life Guards), and the Massed Bands of the Guards Division.<br />
<br />
On arrival at Buckingham Palace, The King's Guard entered the Forecourt and formed up opposite the Old Guard, the remaining Guards marching past His Majesty. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery ranked past The King.<br />
<br />
His Majesty, from Buckingham Palace, witnessed a fly-past by aircraft of the Royal Air Force, led by Wing Commander Andrew Watson, to mark the official celebration of The King's Birthday.<br />
<br />
Royal Salutes were fired today by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Steven Warner.”</p>
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<p>KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE, 13 JUNE 2026<br />
<br />
From the Court Circular:<br />
<br />
“His Majesty was present at The King's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade this morning at which The King's Colour of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was Trooped.<br />
<br />
The King was accompanied by The Queen (Colonel, Grenadier Guards), The Duke of Edinburgh (Colonel, Scots Guards), The Prince of Wales (Colonel, Welsh Guards), The Princess of Wales (Colonel, Irish Guards) and The Princess Royal (Gold Stick in Waiting and Colonel, The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).<br />
<br />
His Majesty was attended by Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne (Colonel, The Life Guards), Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall (Colonel, Coldstream Guards), Major General Simon Brooks-Ward (Honorary Colonel, The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery) and Major General James Bowder (Major General Commanding Household Division).<br />
<br />
The Lord Ashton (Master of the Horse), Colonel Erica Bridge, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Segrave, (Mounted Equerries in Waiting), Colonel Edwyn Launders, Captain Hamish Kelway-Bamber (Dismounted Equerries in Waiting) and Brigadier Rupert Evetts (The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons, Silver Stick in Waiting) were in attendance.<br />
<br />
Colonel Guy Stone (Chief of Staff), Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Griffin (Silver Stick Adjutant) and the Household Division Staff were present.<br />
<br />
The Procession was led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Foinette, Coldstream Guards (Brigade Major Household Division).<br />
<br />
The troops on Parade, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Spencer-Smith, Grenadier Guards (Field Officer in Brigade Waiting), received The King with a Royal Salute.<br />
<br />
The Princess of Wales, with Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and other Members of the Royal Family drove to Horse Guards Parade and witnessed The King's Birthday Parade.<br />
<br />
On the conclusion of the Parade, His Majesty drove in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace at the head of The King's Guard, preceded by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Luke Wadman, the Massed Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry, the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, under the command of Major Jeremy Bushell (The Life Guards), and the Massed Bands of the Guards Division.<br />
<br />
On arrival at Buckingham Palace, The King's Guard entered the Forecourt and formed up opposite the Old Guard, the remaining Guards marching past His Majesty. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery ranked past The King.<br />
<br />
His Majesty, from Buckingham Palace, witnessed a fly-past by aircraft of the Royal Air Force, led by Wing Commander Andrew Watson, to mark the official celebration of The King's Birthday.<br />
<br />
Royal Salutes were fired today by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Steven Warner.”</p>
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<p>KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE, 13 JUNE 2026<br />
<br />
From the Court Circular:<br />
<br />
“His Majesty was present at The King's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade this morning at which The King's Colour of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was Trooped.<br />
<br />
The King was accompanied by The Queen (Colonel, Grenadier Guards), The Duke of Edinburgh (Colonel, Scots Guards), The Prince of Wales (Colonel, Welsh Guards), The Princess of Wales (Colonel, Irish Guards) and The Princess Royal (Gold Stick in Waiting and Colonel, The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).<br />
<br />
His Majesty was attended by Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne (Colonel, The Life Guards), Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall (Colonel, Coldstream Guards), Major General Simon Brooks-Ward (Honorary Colonel, The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery) and Major General James Bowder (Major General Commanding Household Division).<br />
<br />
The Lord Ashton (Master of the Horse), Colonel Erica Bridge, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Segrave, (Mounted Equerries in Waiting), Colonel Edwyn Launders, Captain Hamish Kelway-Bamber (Dismounted Equerries in Waiting) and Brigadier Rupert Evetts (The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons, Silver Stick in Waiting) were in attendance.<br />
<br />
Colonel Guy Stone (Chief of Staff), Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Griffin (Silver Stick Adjutant) and the Household Division Staff were present.<br />
<br />
The Procession was led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Foinette, Coldstream Guards (Brigade Major Household Division).<br />
<br />
The troops on Parade, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Spencer-Smith, Grenadier Guards (Field Officer in Brigade Waiting), received The King with a Royal Salute.<br />
<br />
The Princess of Wales, with Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and other Members of the Royal Family drove to Horse Guards Parade and witnessed The King's Birthday Parade.<br />
<br />
On the conclusion of the Parade, His Majesty drove in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace at the head of The King's Guard, preceded by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Luke Wadman, the Massed Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry, the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, under the command of Major Jeremy Bushell (The Life Guards), and the Massed Bands of the Guards Division.<br />
<br />
On arrival at Buckingham Palace, The King's Guard entered the Forecourt and formed up opposite the Old Guard, the remaining Guards marching past His Majesty. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery ranked past The King.<br />
<br />
His Majesty, from Buckingham Palace, witnessed a fly-past by aircraft of the Royal Air Force, led by Wing Commander Andrew Watson, to mark the official celebration of The King's Birthday.<br />
<br />
Royal Salutes were fired today by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Steven Warner.”</p>
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<p>KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE, 13 JUNE 2026<br />
<br />
From the Court Circular:<br />
<br />
“His Majesty was present at The King's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade this morning at which The King's Colour of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was Trooped.<br />
<br />
The King was accompanied by The Queen (Colonel, Grenadier Guards), The Duke of Edinburgh (Colonel, Scots Guards), The Prince of Wales (Colonel, Welsh Guards), The Princess of Wales (Colonel, Irish Guards) and The Princess Royal (Gold Stick in Waiting and Colonel, The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).<br />
<br />
His Majesty was attended by Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne (Colonel, The Life Guards), Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall (Colonel, Coldstream Guards), Major General Simon Brooks-Ward (Honorary Colonel, The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery) and Major General James Bowder (Major General Commanding Household Division).<br />
<br />
The Lord Ashton (Master of the Horse), Colonel Erica Bridge, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Segrave, (Mounted Equerries in Waiting), Colonel Edwyn Launders, Captain Hamish Kelway-Bamber (Dismounted Equerries in Waiting) and Brigadier Rupert Evetts (The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons, Silver Stick in Waiting) were in attendance.<br />
<br />
Colonel Guy Stone (Chief of Staff), Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Griffin (Silver Stick Adjutant) and the Household Division Staff were present.<br />
<br />
The Procession was led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Foinette, Coldstream Guards (Brigade Major Household Division).<br />
<br />
The troops on Parade, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Spencer-Smith, Grenadier Guards (Field Officer in Brigade Waiting), received The King with a Royal Salute.<br />
<br />
The Princess of Wales, with Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and other Members of the Royal Family drove to Horse Guards Parade and witnessed The King's Birthday Parade.<br />
<br />
On the conclusion of the Parade, His Majesty drove in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace at the head of The King's Guard, preceded by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Luke Wadman, the Massed Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry, the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, under the command of Major Jeremy Bushell (The Life Guards), and the Massed Bands of the Guards Division.<br />
<br />
On arrival at Buckingham Palace, The King's Guard entered the Forecourt and formed up opposite the Old Guard, the remaining Guards marching past His Majesty. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery ranked past The King.<br />
<br />
His Majesty, from Buckingham Palace, witnessed a fly-past by aircraft of the Royal Air Force, led by Wing Commander Andrew Watson, to mark the official celebration of The King's Birthday.<br />
<br />
Royal Salutes were fired today by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Steven Warner.”</p>
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<p>KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE, 13 JUNE 2026<br />
<br />
From the Court Circular:<br />
<br />
“His Majesty was present at The King's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade this morning at which The King's Colour of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was Trooped.<br />
<br />
The King was accompanied by The Queen (Colonel, Grenadier Guards), The Duke of Edinburgh (Colonel, Scots Guards), The Prince of Wales (Colonel, Welsh Guards), The Princess of Wales (Colonel, Irish Guards) and The Princess Royal (Gold Stick in Waiting and Colonel, The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).<br />
<br />
His Majesty was attended by Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne (Colonel, The Life Guards), Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall (Colonel, Coldstream Guards), Major General Simon Brooks-Ward (Honorary Colonel, The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery) and Major General James Bowder (Major General Commanding Household Division).<br />
<br />
The Lord Ashton (Master of the Horse), Colonel Erica Bridge, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Segrave, (Mounted Equerries in Waiting), Colonel Edwyn Launders, Captain Hamish Kelway-Bamber (Dismounted Equerries in Waiting) and Brigadier Rupert Evetts (The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons, Silver Stick in Waiting) were in attendance.<br />
<br />
Colonel Guy Stone (Chief of Staff), Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Griffin (Silver Stick Adjutant) and the Household Division Staff were present.<br />
<br />
The Procession was led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Foinette, Coldstream Guards (Brigade Major Household Division).<br />
<br />
The troops on Parade, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Spencer-Smith, Grenadier Guards (Field Officer in Brigade Waiting), received The King with a Royal Salute.<br />
<br />
The Princess of Wales, with Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and other Members of the Royal Family drove to Horse Guards Parade and witnessed The King's Birthday Parade.<br />
<br />
On the conclusion of the Parade, His Majesty drove in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace at the head of The King's Guard, preceded by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Luke Wadman, the Massed Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry, the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, under the command of Major Jeremy Bushell (The Life Guards), and the Massed Bands of the Guards Division.<br />
<br />
On arrival at Buckingham Palace, The King's Guard entered the Forecourt and formed up opposite the Old Guard, the remaining Guards marching past His Majesty. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery ranked past The King.<br />
<br />
His Majesty, from Buckingham Palace, witnessed a fly-past by aircraft of the Royal Air Force, led by Wing Commander Andrew Watson, to mark the official celebration of The King's Birthday.<br />
<br />
Royal Salutes were fired today by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Steven Warner.”</p>
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<p>Car: Alvis Speed 20.<br />
Engine: 2,687cc in-line 6.<br />
Fuel: Petrol.<br />
Power: 87 BHP.<br />
Top Speed: 89 MPH.<br />
0-60: 13.5 s.<br />
Weight: 1,600 kg.<br />
Body: 2 door tourer.<br />
Layout: Front engine, rear wheel drive.<br />
Years of production: 1931 to 1936.<br />
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Date taken: 15th June 2026.<br />
Album: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130542797@N07/albums/72177720331750075/">Carspotting 2026</a></p>
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<p>LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard lifts the Premier League trophy and the team celebrate after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)</p>
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<p>LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: (4thL) Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard lifts the Premier League trophy as (L) Jurrien Timber, (2ndL) Gabriel Magalhaes, (3rdL) Mikel Merino and (R) Declan Rice celebrate after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)</p>
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<p>LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Arsenal's William Saliba celebrates after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)</p>
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/104630108@N03/">stephenbryan825</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lezfoto/">LezFoto</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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<p>Hard Work,<br />
Scottish Tractor Pullers Club,<br />
BA Stores, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom</p>
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<p>Scottish Tractor Pullers Club,<br />
BA Stores, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/chrisstringfellow/">chris.stringfellow55</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/hmtreasury/">HM Treasury</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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<p>17/06/2026. London. The Economic Secretary to the Treasury Rachel Blake meets with Mark Hoban, Chair of the Financial Services Skills Commission, and Claire Tunley the CEO, in her offices in London. Picture by Simon Walker / HM Treasury</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lezfoto/">LezFoto</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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<p>Blue Donkey,<br />
Scottish Tractor Pullers Club,<br />
BA Stores, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/razeldazel/">JOHN MORGANs PHOTOS.</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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