Trooping the Colour 2026: Balcony Lineup, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and King Charles

Trooping the Colour returns as King Charles celebrates his official birthday with one of the biggest royal events of the year. We break down the full schedule, the Buckingham Palace balcony lineup, which royals are expected to appear, and why Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will once again be among the most closely watched members of the Royal Family. Plus, who won’t be on the balcony, why the balcony matters more than ever to King Charles’s vision of a slimmed-down monarchy, the surprising truth about what royals can actually see from Buckingham Palace, and an update on the funeral of Lady Pamela Hicks.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.