Trooping the Colour 2024 How to watch King Charles III's official ...

There's music, majesty and military precision from Horse Guards Parade in London on Saturday 15 June for the Trooping of the Colour, the annual celebration to mark the Sovereign's official birthday.

Here's how to watch the Trooping the Colour Parade on the BBC.

When is King Charles III's birthday?

King Charles III's actual birthday is 14 November - he was born on 14 November 1948 - but the Sovereign's birthday (or HM The King's official birthday) is celebrated on another date, usually in the summer months.

What time is Trooping the Colour - The King's Birthday Parade on TV?

Coverage of the King's Birthday Parade begins at 10.30am on Saturday 15 June on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Clare Balding introduces live coverage from the heart of London as the Irish Guards troop their colour on Horse Guards Parade in the world-renowned spectacle full of music, majesty and military precision. The morning’s events culminate with the annual RAF flypast and the royal family’s iconic balcony appearance.

Radzi Chinyanganya will speak live to those associated with this remarkable day. BBC iPlayer will have uninterrupted coverage of the live events, and audio-described commentary is available via the Red Button.

Highlights of the day's events will be broadcast on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 5.50pm.