The precise military parade marks the British sovereign's official birthday every year.
Trooping the Colour is a military ceremony that marks the official birthday of the British monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II.
Different"colours," or flags, denote different regiments in the British and Commonwealth armies."Trooping" refers to the marching of a company's color past soldiers. It's thought by some to have its roots in Roman military practice,notes. Ancient companies would march their standard past troops to make sure they recognized it on the battlefield.
A musical"troop," where military bands perform, takes place before the Regimental Colour is carried down the assembled ranks. Next, the Foot Guards and other groups of troops march and rank past the sovereign, according to the Household Division's website. The precisely organized display is guided by the Officer in Command of the Parade, who gives about 113 orders during the ceremony, the Household Division notes.
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