Trooping the Colour is just hours away, and all eyes are on Buckingham Palace as King Charles prepares to appear alongside the Royal Family for one of the most important events of the year. While several senior royals are expected to take their place on the iconic balcony, some familiar faces are once again set to be missing from the historic moment. And as speculation grows, royal watchers are asking the same question: who is still at the heart of the monarchy — and who has been left out? The biggest talking point may not be who appears beside the King, but who doesn’t. One notable absence is already sparking fresh debate ahead of the parade. tt

rooping the Colour is nearly here, gathering the royal family for King Charles’ birthday parade.

On Saturday, June 13, several members of the British royal family are expected to attend the Household Division of the British Army’s celebration of the sovereign’s official birthday. King Charles, 77, will take the salute as Colonel-in-Chief of the seven regiments of the Household Division at the parade in London.

When it comes to which royals will be invited to participate in the 2026 event, this year’s guest list will likely follow the same guidelines as recent years. Although extended members of the royal family used to pack the Buckingham Palace balcony at the event, the parade and flypast appearance has been kept to only working members of the royal family and some of their closest relatives since 2022.