Last June, the 75-year-old King made history as the first monarch to participate in Trooping the Colour on horseback. However, this year, tradition may be set aside as the King is expected to travel via carriage during the summer parade.
Despite widespread anticipation, King Charles' office appears cautious in disclosing the specifics of his involvement in the royal event.
A source informed The Times that while the King is likely to participate in Trooping via carriage, a final decision is pending. The Palace's caution stems from concerns about the King's health, particularly following an incident involving a restive horse during last year's event.
While King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and other senior royals are set to watch the fly-past from the Buckingham Palace balcony, it remains uncertain whether Kate Middleton will join them, as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy following her cancer diagnosis.
In a significant announcement, Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles will attend a commemorative event marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings at the British Normandy Memorial in northern France on June 6, marking his first overseas trip since being diagnosed with cancer.
Following the commemorative event in Portsmouth, southern England, on June 5, Charles and Camilla will travel to France, where they previously made a three-day state visit in 2023.
A palace spokesman emphasized the careful management of the King's schedule in the coming weeks and months to ensure his continued recovery.
