With the social event of the summer just around the corner, it appears the King has made his Royal Ascot plans clear with multiple appearances expected at the week-long race event

Prince William, Princess Kate Middleton and their children George, Charlotte and Louis are set to join King Charles and Queen Camilla this weekend for the 2025 Trooping the Colour celebrations (a.k.a. the King’s Birthday Parade). The annual event marks King Charles III’s birthday with a parade and procession through the streets of London.

Here's how to watch the Trooping the Colour Parade on the BBC. King Charles III's actual birthday is 14 November - he was born on 14 November 1948 - but the Sovereign's birthday (or HM The King's official birthday) is celebrated on another date,