Trooping the Colour 2018 in photos: Meghan Markle's debut with Prince Harry and more highlights

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July 2, 2018
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and children on a balcony.
Trooping the Colour, the London parade filled with pomp and circumstance – and highlighted by the traditional Buckingham Palace balcony appearance by the entire British royal family – is one of our favourite royal events of the year. The annual ceremony, involving over 1400 guardsmen and cavalry, and dating back to the reign of King Charles II, marks the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth, even though the Sovereign's actual birthday is on April 21.Scroll through for all the fantastic photos of the British royal family at Trooping the Colour 2018 on June 9.Queen Elizbeth, far left, was proudly pictured with her family, including, left to right, Meghan Markle, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, on the balcony of her home, Buckingham Palace. Standing front row are three of the Queen's adorable grandchildren, Princess Charlotte, Savannah Phillips and Prince George.Photo: Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stand with other royals on a balcony.
Awaiting their husbands and the Queen, Kate Middleton and the Duchess of Cornwall stood centre stage as the royals first emerged onto the balcony of Buckingham Palace in the countdown to the flypast. Meghan Markle appeared for the first time with husband Prince Harry, to Kate's left. Photo: Getty Images
Prince Charles in military uniform, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with children on a balcony.
At one point Prince Charles seemed to be sharing an entertaining anecdote with son Harry and new daughter-in-law Duchess Meghan. On the right, Princess Charlotte, dressed in a cool pastel like her mother, seemed to be giving a round of applause.Photo: Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stands next to Kate Middleton, both wearing elegant hats and dresses.
On the balcony, we had a clearer view of Meghan and Kate's beautiful pastel Trooping the Colour wardrobes – the Duchess of Sussex in pink Carolina Herrera dress with the CH Carolina Herrera Metropolitan clutch and the Duchess of Cambridge in her favourite, Alexander McQueen.Photo: Getty Images
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stands with family members, including children in sailor uniforms, on a balcony.
Sophie Wessex, daughter Lady Louise Windsor, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who arrived together in the same carriage, stood side by side on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.Photo: WENN
Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry stand with other royals on a balcony. Children play in front.
Princess Charlotte was comforted by her mom Kate after she took a little tumble. Photo: Getty Images
Prince George of Cambridge, a young boy in a white shirt, covers his mouth with his hands. Next to him, a young girl in a pink dress looks on.
Savannah Phillips had some fun with her cousin Prince George. Peter and Autumn's daughter put her hand over the future monarch's face during the flypast.Photo: Getty Images
Prince George of Cambridge, with short blonde hair, stands with other children on a balcony.
Savannah Phillips first attempted to shush her younger cousin while on the balcony. Photo: Getty Images
Group of people on a balcony, including Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Lady Helen Taylor, and Autumn Phillips.
Queen Elizabeth's grandson Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn were also on the balcony, back row left, as was Lady Helen Windsor, back row right, standing alongside the Duke of Kent.Photo: WENN
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wave from a carriage, smiling at onlookers.
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their Trooping the Colour debut as a married couple, the Prince was all smiles as his new wife showed she has perfected her royal wave while the crowds cheered.Photo: Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a pink dress, rides in a carriage with a military officer.
The royal couple have just returned from their top secret honeymoon, and the Trooping the Colour event marked their first post-wedding step into royal life.Photo: Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, seated in a carriage, both looking ahead.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were making their first appearance at the Queen's birthday parade less than a month following their royal wedding. The American Duchess opted for US designer Carolina Herrera and a hat by royal favourite Philip Treacy.Photo: WENN
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a carriage, smiling at a crowd.
Duchess Meghan is quickly becoming known for her tendency to find the funnier side during royal events, and was spotted laughing alongside Prince Harry during the carriage ride.Photo: Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II in a blue hat and blue outfit, riding in a carriage with two red-uniformed guards saluting.
Queen Elizabeth, attending her 66th parade as sovereign – a record unmatched by any other British monarch – cut a solitary figure during the carriage ride. Her Majesty's husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who turns 97 on Sunday, June 10, was unable to take part in the parade.Photo: Getty Images
Two women, one wearing a light blue suit and the other in a light blue dress, sitting in a carriage with a military band in the background.
For the carriage ride which kicked off the day, Kate Middleton and her stepmother-in-law Camilla Parker Bowles both wore minty pastels. Photo: Getty Images
Kate Middleton in a light blue dress and large white hat waves from a carriage.
Duchess Kate, who gave birth to third child Prince Louis on April 23, chose her go-to designer Alexander McQueen for her bespoke dress, which she wore with a hat by Juliette Botterill.Photo: Getty Images
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, in a pink dress and hat, rides in a carriage with two other women.
Sophie Wessex rode in a carriage with her nieces Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, as well as her 14-year-old daughter Lady Louise. All four wore hats, of course, in line with Trooping the Colour's royal style rules.Photo: Getty Images
A woman in a blue dress and blue hat rides in a carriage with others.
Teenager Lady Louise is becoming increasingly sophisticated with her style, and this year even started wearing high heels! For Trooping the Colour 2018, the royal wore a navy blue dress and sculptural blue hat.Photo: Getty Images
Uniformed riders on horses, one being Anne, Princess Royal, salute in front of a building.
Three of Queen Elizabeth's children – Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne – and grandson Prince William saluted her Majesty from horseback during the parade. Photo: WENN
Charles, Prince of Wales, in ceremonial uniform with two guardsmen, standing in front of a Union Jack flag.
Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Andrew looked dashing in their military uniforms as well, all wearing bearskin hats for the Queen's official birthday parade.Photo: Getty Images
Anne, Princess Royal, in military uniform with medals and red plume, stands with other officers.
Princess Anne, the Queen's only daughter, holds a number of honorary military appointments, and was looking sharp in her military uniform and red-plumed hat. Photo: WENN
Queen Elizabeth II in a blue suit and hat, standing with guards in red uniforms.
Queen Elizabeth II held onto her trusty handbag as she arrived at The Royal Horseguards.Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a blue hat and teal outfit, smiles while seated next to a guard in red uniform.
The Queen might have looked serious through much of the parade, but the proud grandmother couldn't help but flash a smile when she spotted her grandson Prince William on horseback.Photo: Getty Images
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