Thousands watched the event at Horse Guard's Parade and the Mall
In a surprise tribute, airplanes were used to spell out the King's initials, CR.The royals watched an extended military flypast after the display on coronation day had to be scaled down due to bad weather.
The Trooping the Colour is part of the annual calendar of big royal events and for the first time, it was with King Charles in the leading role. The ceremony started at Buckingham Palace, with the King and senior royals travelling down The Mall towards Horse Guards Parade.
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