The Trooping of the Colour Ceremony celebrates the king’s official birthday and originates from the 17th century, with this year’s event scheduled for June 15.
The king refused to take part in large-scale public events after being diagnosed with cancer in January. However, he continues to meet with world leaders and hold events at Buckingham Palace despite undergoing treatment.
Local media reports that the king may possibly attend the ceremony within the constraints of his ongoing treatment, with an insider revealing that Trooping the Colour is at the “top of the list” of events Charles wants to visit.
At last year’s event, King Charles rode on horseback during the parade, marking the first time a reigning monarch has done so since 1986, when Queen Elizabeth II last rode. Later, she travelled in a carriage, which might be an option the King is considering.
It was announced in January that Charles had been diagnosed with cancer. An official Buckingham Palace statement at the time confirmed the diagnosis, but did not specify the type of cancer or the type of treatment the King would receive.
It is not yet known which other members of the royal family will join the king at the event. However, royal sources emphasised in March that the presence of senior members of the royal family was usually confirmed closer to the time.
Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace stated that they could not confirm the presence of the king or princess, who had undergone abdominal surgery, at the June event due to their current medical condition.
