The Royal Family assembled on the Buckingham Palace balcony following the Trooping the Colour parade marking King Charles III's official birthday.
The monarch and Queen Camilla took centre stage as they awaited an aerial display featuring the Red Arrows, Chinook helicopters and a Lancaster bomber from the Second World War era.
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended with their three children alongside other senior royals.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Royal with Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke of Gloucester and his wife, plus Prince Michael of Kent completed the balcony gathering for the traditional flypast viewing.
The Royal Family assembled on the Buckingham Palace balcony following the Trooping the Colour parade marking King Charles III's official birthday.
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Prince George, aged 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, drew particular attention during the celebrations.
The young royals participated in the earlier procession from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade whilst their parents fulfilled ceremonial duties.
During a poignant moment, the children bowed their heads alongside other family members for a minute's silence honouring the 270 victims of the Air India tragedy.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, guided the youngsters as they observed from a separate balcony, joining the wider royal family in this mark of respect.
The monarch and Queen Camilla took centre stage as they awaited an aerial display featuring the Red Arrows, Chinook helicopters and a Lancaster bomber from the Second World War era.
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The children had earlier travelled through London, with Charlotte waving enthusiastically at wellwishers.
The parade proceedings saw over 1,400 soldiers, including King's Guards members, marching through central London.
The King and Queen travelled in an open carriage along the Mall, acknowledging the thousands of spectators who had gathered to celebrate the occasion.
The Prince and Princess of Wales rode with Prince Louis in their vehicle, whilst Charlotte and George sat in front. Kate and Charlotte were observed sharing a warm moment, smiling at the assembled crowds during the procession.
The earlier parade proceedings saw over 1,400 soldiers, including King's Guards members, marching through central London
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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Royal with Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke of Gloucester and his wife, plus Prince Michael of Kent completed the balcony gathering for the traditional flypast viewing.
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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh followed in a separate car, arriving without their children Lady Louise, 21, and James, 17.
The national anthem played as the royal party reached Horse Guards Parade.
The royal procession generated enthusiastic responses from spectators lining the Mall, who burst into cheers and applause as the carriages passed.
The ceremony commenced with the royal party departing Buckingham Palace before proceeding along the Mall.
The King and Queen's open carriage journey concluded at Horse Guards Parade, where the formal military review took place.
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