Saturday 28 May 2022 12:25 PM Prince practises for Trooping the Colour next week when he will be stepping in ... trends now
Prince William was up early this morning to rehearse the Queen's annual birthday parade, Trooping the Colour.
The Duke of Cambridge, 39, looked incredibly smart in his red and blue military uniform, which he teamed with the traditional bearskin hat.
On his chest he proudly displayed a myriad of gleaming medals as he went through the practice session, which is known as the Colonel's Review.
The Queen's birthday on June 2 sees her Household Division troops march and ride on Horse Guards Parade, with Her Majesty usually attending and taking the salute.
But this year, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal will ride on the parade as colonels of the Welsh Guards, the Irish Guards and the Blues and Royals.
Only William was seen at the run-through today, which went without a hitch - unlike last week.
Prince William rose early to take part in the important rehearsal of the important Queen's birthday parade in London
The Duke of Cambridge, 39, looked incredibly smart in his red and blue military uniform and black bearskin hat
The famous salute at the real Trooping the Colour is usually performed by the Queen but William has stepped in this year
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge salutes as he rides a horse across the parade ground during the Colonel's Review at Horse Guards Parade
Prince William looked very serious at the rehearsal of the prestigious military birthday event in London for the Queen
The Colonel's Review is identical to Trooping the Colour, the Queen's annual birthday parade, which she will not be at
By sheer coincidence, William's brother Harry was on horseback yesterday playing a polo match for his team in America
Two people had to be rushed to a major trauma hospital and three others needed treatment from paramedics after a stand collapsed at the Trooping the Colour rehearsal on May 21.
The 'terrifying' incident took place in front of a crowd of 'shocked' onlookers who had gathered to watch the event in Horse Guard Parade, London, at around 11am.
Witnesses reported part of the stand collapsed, causing at least one person to fall through into the area below.
Part of the stand was evacuated following the incident, and two people have been taken to hospital by London Ambulance and St John Ambulance for treatment.
Three other people who were hurt in the incident were treated at the scene and discharged without needing hospital treatment.
Last week it was revealed the Queen would not take the royal salute at the Trooping the Colour for the first time in 70 years.
