Prince William Reviews Trooping the Colour Practice Despite Heatwave's Toll on Soldiers
- Prince William led rehearsals for Trooping the Colour parade marking King Charles' first birthday celebration as sovereign.
- Over 1,500 soldiers and 300 horses participated in London parade as temperatures reached 30 C (86 F), causing several to faint.
- The parade is viewed by the royal family and televised, with the Welsh Guards regiment having the honor of Trooping the Colour this year.
- King Charles III will oversee the official Trooping the Colour military parade on June 17 to celebrate his first birthday as king.
- Prince William visited a new cancer treatment center earlier this week and joked with patients.