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What is Trooping The Colour and why it means King Charles gets two birthdays


The King's official birthday is celebrated with Trooping the Colour - but why does the Monarch have two birthdays and what is the significance of the iconic parade?

Trooping the Colour is also known as The King's Birthday Parade (Image: Getty) Read MoreRelated Articles William has 'blanked out' brother Harry but there is hope for their relationship Kate has been out of the spotlight since revealing her cancer diagnosis in MarchThe letter read: "I wanted to write to let you know how proud I am of the entire regiment ahead of the Colonel's Review and Trooping the Colour. It has yet to be confirmed if Kate will join her husband, Prince William, their children, and the rest of the Royal Family on the balcony on Saturday, after stepping away from the spotlight following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

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