Kate Middleton is joining King Charles and Queen Camilla in a significant position at Trooping the Color. Why Princess Kate is with the King at Horse Guards Parade.

The historic site, just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, is the annual location of Trooping the Colour.

The event is rich in tradition and has occurred since 1748 to celebrate the birthday of the reigning sovereign.

The annual display of British military might serves as a seasonally tweaked birthday celebration for the sitting monarch.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have gathered with members of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch a Red Arrows flypast Thousands have descended on central London for Trooping the Colour,

Kate is wearing a turquoise dress coat by Catherine Walker, hat by Juliette Botterill, the Irish Guards Regimental Brooch, a pair of earrings that belonged to the late Queen. Princess Charlotte, who is sat beside her in the carriage,