Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, on horseback. "Trooping the Colour" 2010
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Contributor:
Harald Joergens (Armed Forces) / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
BR0BJ8File size:
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2812 x 4217 px | 23.8 x 35.7 cm | 9.4 x 14.1 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
12 June 2010Location:
Horse Guards Parade, Westminster, London SW1, Greater London, United KingdomMore information:
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Colonel of the Scots Guards attending the parade as one of the Royal Colonels. This photo was taken with a Canon 1D Mk IV and a Canon 600mm/f4 lens. "Trooping the Colour" is a traditional military ceremony going back to the 17th century. The "Colour" (the regimental flag) is presented (trooped) to the soldiers, so they could remember their flag, usually a rallying point, in the heat of battle. Since 1748 the parade also marks the official birthday of the British Sovereign, so it is "The Queen's Birthday Parade", held every second Saturday in June. All the above is based on information from the official programme, the web site www.trooping-the-colour.co.uk, the BBC productions "Trooping the Colour " 2008-2010, plus "For Queen and Country", and Wikipedia. For corrections please contact Harald@HaraldJoergens.com directly.
