Royal fans were delighted by Kate Middleton's appearance at Trooping the Colour on June 14, 2025, particularly as her aquamarine Catherine Walker coat dress channeled Princess Diana in the best way. Now, a royal expert has suggested King Charles's respect for his daughter-in-law was also on display at Trooping the Colour.

The Royal Standard is flying in a gusty breeze above Buckingham Palace. King Charles has asked the Royal Family taking part in the Trooping the Colour parade to wear black armbands, as a mark of respect to the victims of the Air India plane crash, Buckingham Palace said.

King Charles appeared to be involved in an animated discussion with Queen Camilla on the royal carriage for Trooping the Colour, with a lip reader revealing what he said

The first is a black-and-white image of a young Charles and his sister, Princess Anne, being pushed on a wooden swing by their father, Prince Philip. The second shows Camilla with her father, Bruce Shand, on her wedding day to Charles in 2005. “To all Dads everywhere, we wish you a happy Father’s Day today,” the caption of the post read.

Lisa Kay, the founder of footwear company Sole Bliss, received The King's Award for Enterprise, on account of her services to women's fashion. As Queen Camilla is a known fan of Sole Bliss shoes, it's perhaps no surprise that King Charles knows his stilettos from his block heels.

The top jockey assesses his mounts on the first day of the royal meeting which include a runner in royal colours trained by Willie Mullins

Looking back to 2008, Prince William made history when he made his debut at the service after Queen Elizabeth II made her grandson the 1000th Knight of the Garter. The late Queen's decision was also historic for another reason as she was breaking a rule which had been in place for 114 years at the time.

Saturday’s event may be steeped in pomp and pageantry, but it carries deeper meaning for the British monarchy.

Royal Ascot 2025 is fast approaching and Mirror Racing has all the key details for the meeting, which King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend from June 17