Trooping the Colour 2024

Richard Eden makes the case for a return to the full family balcony (except Andrew and the Sussexes), do you agree?

Adorable. GCL at Trooping the Colour last year. Getty.

Happy Tuesday!! I hope everyone has had a good start to their week. Sunday was June 9^th and the ninth of each month has become our prayer circle for Kate, taken from her birthdate, the 9^th of January. For the foreseeable future, we will continue to host a monthly prayer circle on the ninth of each month for Kate. We have not missed a month since her cancer announcement. I think everyone feels like, we want, we need to do something for Kate. And praying is a natural reaction to help. After much feedback, evenings are best for most to pray. So, mark your calendars for the 9^th of July. It’s Kate’s prayer circle evening, from 8:30-9:30 PM EDT, that’s US East Coast time. We post on the 9^th throughout the day in our stories on IG, details for that evening. If you are international, shoot us a DM if you need help with converting times. As always, all faiths are welcome!! It’s a very special time and I know we are helping Kate heal. Thank you, everyone who participates!

Diana’s last appearance on the balcony for Trooping the Colour in 1992. Getty.

This Saturday marks a big moment on the royal calendar, Trooping the Colour. The official birthday of the monarch for over 260 years. For the last several years, there’s been a bit of disappointment and controversy surrounding the balcony scene. Royal columnist, Richard Eden, is lobbying for a return to the traditional family scene on the balcony, with extended royal family participating once again. (Except for Andrew, Harry, Meghan, and their children.)

Trooping the Colour in 2011. Getty.

We have not seen a full family balcony since 2019.