Hours after the British royals step out for Trooping the Colour, the Duchess of Sussex will be attending a different celebration across the Atlantic.
The former actress-turned-Duchess will be the guest of honour at a museum’s Night of Wonder in the US.
Meghan will be honoured for her work in advancing community wellbeing and expanding opportunity, especially for underserved communities, and is scheduled to give a speech.
© GettyThe event will take place at the Museum of Natural History in Los Angeles, California, the city that the royal couple has called home for the past five years.
It’s not known if Prince Harry will also join his wife at the Night of Wonder black-tie event, but as he usually does support her during these kinds of public events, there is a strong chance that he will be by her side on that night as well.
© GettyIn a press release shared ahead of the event, Lori Bettison-Varga, the President and Director of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, said: "We are proud to honour Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, a native Angeleno, whose work to advance community wellbeing and expand opportunity – especially for underserved communities – aligns with our equity-focused approach to developing science literacy for the next generation."
On the same day, the British royal family will be making an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour to celebrate the King’s official birthday.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not attended the event in an official capacity since 2019, although Meghan was seen watching the military procession from Horse Guards Parade during the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Last year, all eyes were on the Prince and Princess of Wales after royal watchers were delighted to see the couple happy and relaxed after a difficult year.
© ShutterstockKate made her first major public appearance at the event last year amid her cancer treatment.
Royal watchers will no doubt be eager to see their favourite family members back in action, with the Waleses continuing to hold a special place in the public’s heart.
© Getty ImagesThe Princess of Wales has made a gradual return to her royal duties, after confirming she was in remission from the disease in January.
Last year, the mum-of-three wore a chic Jenny Packham dress adorned with a striped navy and white waistband and a neck bow, paired with a hat and white pumps.
All eyes will be on both London and Los Angeles next week, as two royal style icons prepare to make headlines.
Trooping the Colour
© Samir Hussein/WireImageWhat is it?
Trooping the Colour is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army to celebrate the official birthday of the British sovereign. While Charles' actual birthday is 14 November, official celebrations always take place in June.
When is it held?
In 2025, it is scheduled for Saturday 14 June.
Where is it held?
Central London, with the procession route travelling from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade, along The Mall, and back again.
Who attends?
- King Charles III (in recent years, he has participated on horseback).
- Household Division: including the Foot Guards and Household Cavalry.
- Senior royals, such as the Princess Royal and the Prince of Wales often ride on horseback or appear on the palace balcony - like the Princess of Wales
Why is it called Trooping the Colour?
One regiment's colours (flag) are "trooped" (carried) before the monarch. The event ends with an RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace, viewed by the royal gamily from the balcony.
Historical roots:
It dates back to the 17th century and became an annual event to mark the sovereign’s official birthday under King George III in the 18th century.
Official celebrations to mark the sovereigns' birthday have often been held on a day other than their actual birthday, particularly when the day has not fallen on a day in the summer.
Where can I watch it?
The ceremony is broadcast live by the BBC and covered globally.
