Royals Lead Parade to Celebrate Queen's Birthday (Photos)

By Christine Fenno Posted Jun 11th 2011 10:12AM

Newly minted royal Kate Middleton rode through the streets of London in a carriage with Camilla Parker-Bowles and Prince Andrew, as part of the procession celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's birthday, a ceremony also known as Trooping the Colour.

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, had official duties in the parade, donning the same red Irish Guard uniform he wore to his Westminster Abbey wedding less than two months ago. The popular prince -- along with dad Prince Charles -- rode on horseback, saluting the Queen, for the festivities marking her 85th birthday.

The monarch's birthday is actually in April, but the outdoor celebration is traditionally scheduled for summertime when the weather is better. Next year, thousands in London will crowd the streets for an even bigger party when the Queen's "Diamond Jubilee" will mark her 60 years on the throne.

See more Trooping the Colour photos after the jump, including Kate's carriage ride with Camilla, and royals of all ages stepping onto the balcony of Buckingham Palace for a family photo.

Tags: Kate Middleton, prince harry, Prince William, royal family

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Saturday 11 June

By Zzzzzzzzzz!

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Say, it was ol' man Phillip's 90th on Friday. Did the Brits do anything for that?

By dewey00

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All 3 of them look miserable in the first photo and Andrew looks flat out ticked off in both. Doesn't look like a happy time...

By Susan

Kate doesn't go by Middleton any more!!! Stop reporting her with the wrong name and use her correct title.

By sscon4

Before being critical, consider that the Queen and Philip have served with grace and dignity for most of their lives.

Do any of our leaders qualify in this way?

Wednesday 22 June

By Joan

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I love the fact that the Royal Family exists. It is a hugely criticized position to be in. Whether they serve a purpose or not - they represent a huge part of history. And bring happiness to a lot of people during a very rough time

By limstellme

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Does anyone know, does the British Royalty serve a purpose?

By kay bloss

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you must be joking!!!!!!!!!

Monday 13 June

By Pamela

No the royal family is just for show because Parliment is the law making body of government.

By Ezeestreet

Again the British Taxpayers had to pick up the bill.I can't stand the ROYALS

By SandRRanch

I have noticed how the 'witch' known as Camilla seems to always be placing herself near Kate when in the public's eye. I hope Kate soon begans to put distance between herself and that horriable woman!
Camilla wants to make it look like she is helping the newest royal adjust but all she is really doing is using her in a feeble attempt to ingratiate herself with the public.
Camilla is hated by the majority of the people, in not just the UK, but the world and she knows it. They remember what she and Charles did to Diana!
Kate, we understand how you are being polite and trying hard to not do anything that will make you, William, and even your new inlaws, look bad. Just do not trust for one second, or let Camilla use you for her own selfish means!
William, the people love you and expect you to protect your lovely wife from the royals...especially Camilla!!!!!

By Miriam Harris

well said

By Ann

I wan to know how they keep those forhead hats on..lol

Should be forehead...........sorry

Ann >>>I wan to know how they keep those forhead hats on..lol and: Should be forehead...........sorry I am guessing probably double sided tape. I'm wondering why they keep them on.

By KC

Hats like hers are actually attached to a headband. Imagine a sturdy headband with a hat on top as a decoration. Slide on the headband, and voila! A crazy forehead hat!

By Dana

Andrew looks ticked off and angry in these photos. Seems nowadays when I see pictures of him he always looks like that. Probably has a lot to do with the antics of his former wife.

By Chuck

Again I say it: she is not longer Kate MIDDLETON. She's MARRIED. Get with the programme.

By bluuizzz

For some of you nay sayers here, as a British Subject myself, but not from the UK, all I can say to use is at least the british HAVE a history and someone to admire and an Institution of heritage and respect...what do you Americans have? Sarah Palin? Rush Limbaugh? Glen Beck? The Bushes? Puleazeeeeee, you have nothing and nobody not even a history..so get over your indulgent selves! Just sayinnnnnn :)

By Ruth

Well, you've got that wrong! How about George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Eisenhower, Patton, etc. Before you criticize, you should really look it your facts. We, Americans, have a great history which started out by throwing the Tories out of our country and sending them back to England. The monarchy is all fine for some, but we prefer our elected officials. At least we the option that we can toss them to the curb if they don't behave appropriately. You really can't get rid of a royal. They always have their title for life.

By Bert

Nothing worse than a stupid Liberal Brit!!!

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