It took “months of training and centuries of tradition” for the “major military spectacle” to take place, according to the UK Department of Defense.
Great was the mobilization on Thursday, and the majestic spectacle, for the celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth which started on Thursday.
Members of The Royal Family arrive at Horse Guards Parade traveling in carriages pulled by horses from the Royal Mews.
The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis travel in a barouche pulled by horses Shamus & St Ives. pic.twitter.com/6Y34iLOyPc
– The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 2, 2022
In a tweet posted during the Trooping the Color military ceremony, the ministry posted a series of photos demonstrating the festive atmosphere, revealing that 1,500 soldiers and officers attended the event. 400 musicians, 250 horses and 70 aircraft.
They needed “Months of training and centuries of tradition” to carry out the “major military spectacle”, according to the UK Department of Defense.
It is noted that the Metropolitan Police of London made arrests during the ceremony, but they did not spoil the festive atmosphere. Some people were arrested who tried to enter the ritual route.
💂 1,500 soldiers and officers
🥁 400 musicians
🐎 250 horses
✈️ 70 aircraftThe twin result of months of training and centuries of tradition, the Queen’s Birthday Parade is a major military spectacle and the start of the #PlatinumJubilee celebrations. pic.twitter.com/Xgye8xsR0v
– Ministry of Defense 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) June 2, 2022
The Trooping the Color, in which a regiment from the division of the royal house circulates its flag (color) in front of the other units, is held to honor the birthday of each monarch every year from 1760 onwards.
Members of The Royal Family depart Buckingham Palace as they travel towards Horse Guards Parade for Trooping the Color. #PlatinumJubilee # HM70 pic.twitter.com/vwJsVu6mzZ
– The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 2, 2022
The touch will take place at night more than 3,000 torches in various parts of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. The central and most impressive torch will be lit in the “Tree of Trees” art installation located in front of Buckingham Palace.
The events for the Platinum Jubilee last for four days, from today, until Sunday 5 June.
The Irish Guards wear a Blue Plume in their bearskins, but you can also spot them by finding the shamrock on the collar of their tunics.
The Regiment was founded in 1900 by The Queen’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. pic.twitter.com/FkfQWJMAtR
– The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 2, 2022
Ors Horses from the Royal Mews play in important role in Trooping the Color, pulling the carriages with members of The Royal Family as they travel to Horse Guards Parade.
Take a look at how they prepare for these special days:#PlatinumJubilee pic.twitter.com/6nhHkeR70W
– The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 2, 2022
