King Charles was visibly moved as he commenced his birthday parade over the weekend. Currently receiving treatment for cancer, the King departed Buckingham Palace by carriage with Queen Camilla.Medical professionals recommended that Charles review the Trooping the Colour from the comfort of the Ascot Landau carriage, rather than on horseback as per the previous year.Despite the London rain, the 75-year-old monarch greeted onlookers with smiles and waves along The Mall, maintaining high spirits amidst the downpour.
Following in a carriage were Princess Kate, 42, and her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.Engaged in conversation, Charles and Camilla absorbed the grandeur around them, during which the King made a heartfelt confession to his wife.
Lip reader Nicola Hickling reported that Charles confided to Camilla: "Oh dear, I don't know why I'm feeling rather tearful." Completing the military parade with a salute, the King seemed to compose himself, holding back further emotion, reports the Mirror.Later in the day, he was accompanied by his family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to witness the spectacular RAF flypast, promising to be another significant event.The King has had a packed schedule, earlier in the week making an appearance at the inaugural awards ceremony of the King's Foundation, rubbing shoulders with celebrities such as Sir Rod Stewart and David Beckham.
He also presided over a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Monday, where he lauded the "professionalism, courage and humour" of the Irish Guards ahead of their central role in today's Trooping the Colour.During a ceremony at Windsor Castle, Charles commended Number 9 and 12 Companies, Irish Guards, as he presented them with new
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