News · 13 June 2026
King, Queen watch Red Arrows flypast at Palace
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Thousands of spectators gathered in central London to watch a major military and royal event, ending with aircraft passing over Buckingham Palace. On Saturday, King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other family members took part in the annual ceremony linked to the monarch’s official birthday. More than 1,400 armed forces personnel, 200 horses and 400 musicians were involved, while the nine-plane display team kept its full formation.
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