Queen Elizabeth attended her first Trooping the Colour as Princess Elizabeth in 1947.
photo via The British Monarchy Twitter Feed
Here is some history on Trooping the Colour from The British Monarchy:
"Although The Queen was born on 21 April, it has long been the tradition to celebrate the Sovereign's birthday publicly on a day in the summer, when good weather is more likely.
Trooping the Colour is carried out by fully trained and operational troops from the Household Division (Foot Guards and Household Cavalry) on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, watched by members of the Royal Family, invited guests and members of the public.
This military ceremony dates back to the early eighteenth century or earlier, when the colours (flags) of the battalion were carried (or 'trooped') down the ranks so that they could be seen and recognised by the soldiers.
Since 1748, this parade has also marked the Sovereign's official birthday. From the reign of Edward VII onwards, the Sovereign has taken the salute in person at Trooping the Colour.
During the ceremony, The Queen is greeted by a Royal salute and carries out an inspection of the troops.
After the massed bands have performed a musical 'troop', the escorted Regimental Colour is carried down the ranks.
The Foot Guards and the Household Cavalry then march past Her Majesty, and The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, rank past.
The Queen rides in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace at the head of her Guards, before taking the salute at the Palace from a dais. The troops then return to barracks.
Her Majesty then joins other members of the Royal Family on the palace balcony for a fly-past by the Royal Air Force.
The Queen has attended Trooping the Colour every year of her reign, except in 1955 when a national rail strike cancelled the event."
The Duchess of Cambridge has attended Trooping the Colour every year, since her wedding in 2011.
Today, the Duchess once again attended. It is her first official appearance since the birth of Princess Charlotte, 6 weeks ago.
photo via The Daily Mail
The Duchess of Cambridge rode in the first carriage with the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry. The Duchess's both wore a blanket over their knees due to the cold and slightly rainy weather in London.
photo via The British Monarchy Twitter Feed
The Duke of Cambridge rode horseback as Colonel of the Welsh Guards - it his 4th year in this role.
photo via The Daily Mail
The Queen looked lovely in pale pink at her 63rd birthday parade - this is a record never matched by any other Monarch.
photo via The British Monarchy Twitter Feed
Prince George was at Buckingham Palace to watch the parade leave.
What a cheeky little Prince! He is being held up at one of Buckingham Palace's windows by his nanny - Maria Borrallo.
photo via Chris Jackson's Twitter Feed
Prince George throws his arms in the air as he watches Prince William escort The Queen. He seems to be having a wonderful time watching today's proceedings!
Prince George is wearing the Thomas Brown Baby Alfie Cardigan which is available at Trotters.
photo via Royal Focus 1's Twitter Feed
Prince George is wearing the Thomas Brown Baby Alfie Cardigan which is available at Trotters.
Following the parade, members of the Royal Family take their place on the balcony of Buckingham Palace ready to watch the fly past.
The Fly Past this year included the Red Arrows.
photo via The British Monarchy Twitter Feed
The Fly Past this year included the Red Arrows.
photo via The British Monarchy Twitter Feed
The Duchess could be see encouraging Prince George to wave to the crowds.
photo via The Daily Mail
Prince George wore the same outfit as Prince William wore for his first Trooping the Colour - a lovely touch.
Prince George gave a final wave as the Royal Family went back inside.
The Duchess of Cambridge looked lovely in a blue coat-dress and ivory hat.
photo via Kensington Palace's Twitter Feed
Prince George gave a final wave as the Royal Family went back inside.
photo via The Daily Mail
The Duchess of Cambridge looked lovely in a blue coat-dress and ivory hat.
photo via The Mirror
The coat-dress has been identified as Catherine Walker's Astrid Coat-Dress.
The piece is described as: "a contemporary pencil line and neat rounded collar is sharply tailored in a crisp textured woven ivory and ice blue silk" Here is a closer look at the fabric.
The Duchess has worn several coat-dresses by Catherine Walker.
The Duchess also debuted a new hat by Lock & Co - the Marisabel Hat in Blonde. On the website it is shown in Coffee.
She also wore her unidentified blue topaz oval drop earrings.
It was one of my favourite outfit Kate has worn for Trooping the Colour, what did you think??
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