Overview

• The Red Arrows powered their red, white and blue vapour trails with sustainable aviation fuel for the first time.
• King Charles inspected over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians from an open carriage, reflecting his preference for a smaller-scale celebration.
• Prince William rode alongside his children—George, Charlotte and Louis—before the family gathered on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch the RAF flypast.
• Princess Anne returned to horseback duty for the first time since her head surgery, joining other senior royals in the procession.
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were omitted for a third consecutive year as the palace maintained invitations for senior working royals only.