On a sunny summer day, King Charles III of England prepares for the return of a time-honored royal tradition that has not been observed for more than three decades. On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Britain's new monarch will ride on horseback to attend the annual Royal Parade in a grand military parade celebrating the monarch's official birthday, an event that has once again shined on the stage of British royal family history since Queen Elizabeth II attended the celebration in the same way in 1986.
News came from Buckingham Palace that the 74-year-old king would enter the boulevard with the cavalry, which would be his first military parade as monarch. The event commemorates the King's status as Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces. Not long ago, King Charles and his eldest son, Prince William, Prince of Wales, watched the Colonel's Review Ceremony, a dress rehearsal for the British Royal Military Parade. Once upon a time, the Prince of Wales was a frequent guest at birthday celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II, but this time, as heir to the throne, he paid tribute to his father in such a capacity for the first time.
However, the climax of this parade will be on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, and the RAF air show will be the highlight of the day. The streets of London were packed with attendees, and millions of people watched the historic event on television to witness the close ties between the royal family and the military. The Royal Military Parade, as an important part of the British Royal Calendar and cultural life, once again showed its brilliance before the world.
For King Charles, the parade was significant as it was the first time he had presided over it as monarch. The choice of riding a horse not only symbolizes a commitment to royal tradition and responsibility, but also kicks off a chapter in his personal history. King Charles, following in the footsteps of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, grandfather George VI and great-grandfather George V, all of whom rode at the parade.
For the British public, King Charles riding his horse to attend the birthday parade is undoubtedly a remarkable moment, symbolizing the dawn of a new era. While Queen Elizabeth II has been conscientious and stable for 70 years, she has gradually reduced her public activities due to her age. And at the age of 74,
King Charles's choice to ride a horse to the parade demonstrated his dynamism, adherence to tradition, and determination to maintain continuity during the transition to the throne.
In central London, tens of thousands of spectators gathered to witness the grand birthday parade. And millions of people from all over the world witnessed the British pomp and circumstance through the television screen, showing the timeless traditions of the British monarchy and the magnificent military spectacle. The new king rode his army and subjects on a new journey, a memory of that legendary past.
Therefore, this special summer day is not only a birthday for the monarch, but also a moment to mark a new era. King Charles rode to the parade, not only expressing respect for royal traditions, but also laying a solid foundation for the future of the British monarchy. He accompanied his life with horses, and this enthusiasm was incorporated into the royal celebrations, which also showed the inheritance and development of the royal family. This moment was fixed on the picture scroll of history, became a symbol of the new era, and will forever be recorded in the annals of history.