TROOPING THE COLOUR - COLOUR

(20 Jun 1976) The old custom of trooping a regimental flag or colour, was in order that the troops might recognise it on the field of battle. Today it is purely a ceremonial act to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign. ® ® HM Queen Elizabeth II takes the salute as the Regimental Colour of the 2nd Battalion of the Coldstream Guards is trooped. ® ® After the ceremony members of the Royal Family watch from the balcony of Buckingham Palace the Fly Past by the Royal Air Force.

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