Trooping of the Colour

The Trooping of the Colour is an English military pageant. It was first performed under Charles II of England. Its original purpose was to display a regiment's flag (colours) to the regiment's soldiers. Since 1748, the ceremony has been performed annually in London (except in 1955, due to a rail strike), in celebration of the monarch's birthday.

External links

• Order of the Trooping of the Colour

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