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Coldstream Guards Play Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ at Buckingham Palace for Pride

The video underscores the monarchy’s modern embrace of diversity through ceremonial music during Pride in London

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Overview

  • The clip, shared July 7 on the Royal Family’s official Instagram, features Coldstream Guards performing a concert band arrangement of “Pink Pony Club” on Buckingham Palace’s forecourt.
  • The performance coincided with the Pride in London Parade on July 5, integrating a mainstream LGBTQ+ anthem into royal and military traditions.
  • British Army Music has marked Pride Month with themed performances online, commemorating 25 years since lifting the ban on LGBTQ+ service members.
  • King Charles III has amplified music’s unifying role, notably launching The King’s Music Room on Apple Music in March.
  • Since its 2022 release, “Pink Pony Club” has become a leading LGBTQ+ anthem, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2025.