This is a list of Trooping the Colour ceremonies, usually held in London, from 1890 to the present. The first Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade took place on 4 June 1805. In 1895 two Troopings were performed, on consecutive days, by different battalions of the Scots Guards at Windsor Castle and Horse Guards Parade. In the twentieth century, it has generally been held in late May or early June, regardless of the actual date of the monarch's birthday, and since 1959 has been held on a Saturday. There have been some cancellations for various causes including bad weather, national strikes and during both World Wars. The monarch has not always attended the ceremony in person due to illness or state duties, and may be represented by the Prince of Wales or one of the royal dukes.

Date ranges

From 1890 to 1900, for Queen Victoria (born on 24 May), the date was various weekdays from 20 May to 3 June, only one of which was her birthday.

From 1901 to 1909, for King Edward VII (born on 9 November), it was a Friday from 24 May to 28 June.

From 1910 to 1935, for King George V (born on 3 June), it was various weekdays from 27 May to 22 June, most of which were not his birthday.

In 1936, it was on King Edward VIII's actual birthday (23 June).

From 1937 to 1951, for King George VI (born on 14 December), it was from 7 to 12 June.

For Queen Elizabeth II (born on 21 April): from 1952 to 1958, it was a Thursday from 31 May to 13 June; from 1959 to 1978, it was a Saturday from 2 to 15 June; from 1979 to 2017, it was the Saturday from 11 to 17 June (the 2nd Saturday, 8 to 14, of June was a myth); from 2018 to 2021, it was the Saturday from 8 to 13 June; in 2022 it was Thursday 2 June.

Since 2023, for King Charles III (born on 14 November), it has been held on a Saturday between 13 to 17 June.

List The list in this 1989 edition covers 1895–1989. It contains 1 date and 3 weekday errors (1897, 1904, 1908, 1914), and denies the 1911 Parade occurred. Scans showing monarch's intended birthday celebrations up to the 1996 event. Before the 1938 event, it was announced a few days or weeks ahead, then changed to 10 to 18 months ahead. The announcement date is very erratic. Some dates are different for military bases, "Foreign Stations", Customs, Docks and other countries. Announces the event long in advance, and confirms it occurred earlier that day, from 1998; also announces it shortly before in 1997. Omits Fairlight/Fairway (1968).

YearDateColourSalute taken byRemarks1890Wed 21 May1st Battalion Scots GuardsThe Prince of Wales1891Mon 1 June1st Battalion Coldstream GuardsNo onePostponed from 30 May, due to bad weather, and scaled down Claims it wasn't really Trooping the Colour.1892Wed 25 May2nd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe Duke of CambridgeOther members of the Royal Family were in mourning for the Duke of Clarence1893Sat 3 June2nd Battalion Grenadier GuardsThe Duke of Cambridge1894Sat 26 May2nd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe Prince of Wales1895Fri 24 May1st Battalion Scots GuardsQueen VictoriaHeld at Windsor CastleSat 25 May2nd Battalion Scots GuardsThe Prince of WalesHeld at Horse Guards Parade1896Wed 20 May2nd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe Prince of Wales1897Wed 26 May2nd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe Prince of Wales3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards formed1898Sat 21 May1st Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe Prince of Wales1899Sat 3 June2nd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe Prince of Wales1900Wed 23 May1st Battalion Grenadier GuardsThe Prince of WalesRoyal Guards Reserve Regiment formed one of the Guards1901Fri 24 May3rd Battalion Scots GuardsKing Edward VIIColours presented to the 3rd Battalion Scots Guards1902Fri 30 May1st Battalion Irish GuardsThe KingColours presented to the 1st Battalion Irish Guards1903Fri 26 June2nd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe King1904Fri 24 June3rd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe Prince of WalesThe King was visiting Germany1905Cancelled due to bad weather19061907Fri 28 June1st Battalion Irish GuardsThe King1908Fri 26 June1st Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe King1909Cancelled due to bad weather1910Cancelled due to Court Mourning following the death of King Edward VII roughly a month prior1911Sat 27 May2nd Battalion Scots GuardsKing George V1912Fri 14 June1st Battalion Grenadier GuardsThe King1913Tue 3 June2nd Battalion Scots GuardsThe King1914Mon 22 June1st Battalion Grenadier GuardsThe King1915 -

1918Cancelled due to First World War1919Tue 3 June3rd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe KingHeld in Hyde Park; the largest ever Parade, with 11 Guards (including the Guards Machine Gun Regiment), all in Service Dress1920Sat 5 June1st Battalion Grenadier GuardsThe KingHeld in Hyde Park; dressed in Service Dress1921Sat 4 June1st Battalion Grenadier GuardsThe KingReturn to full dress uniform1922Sat 3 June1st Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe King1923Sat 2 June2nd Battalion Scots GuardsThe King1924Tue 3 June2nd Battalion Grenadier GuardsThe King1925Wed 3 June1st Battalion Irish GuardsThe King1926Cancelled due to General Strike1927Sat 4 June3rd Battalion Grenadier GuardsThe KingPostponed from 3 June, due to the Epsom Oaks race. Shows originally intended date of 3 June. First broadcast by BBC Radio, with a commentary by Major J. B. S. Bourne-May, a retired officer of the Coldstream Guards.1928Mon 4 June1st Battalion Welsh GuardsThe KingFirst time for 1st Battalion Welsh Guards to troop their colour1929Mon 3 June3rd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe Duke of ConnaughtThe King was ill1930Tue 3 June2nd Battalion Scots GuardsThe Prince of WalesThe King was ill1931Sat 6 June2nd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe KingPostponed from 3 June, due to the Epsom Derby race Shows originally intended date of 3 June. Says date was "transferred by Royal command".1932Sat 4 June2nd Battalion Grenadier GuardsThe KingPostponed from 3 June, due to the Epsom Oaks race Shows originally intended date of 3 June. Parade pamphlet.1933Sat 3 June3rd Battalion Coldstream GuardsThe King1934Mon 4 June1st Battalion Scots GuardsThe King1935Mon 3 June1st Battalion Irish GuardsThe King1936Tue 23 June1st Battalion Grenadier GuardsKing Edward VIIIEdward VIII's only Parade as King1937Wed 9 June1st Battalion Coldstream GuardsKing George VIFirst shown on BBC Television.1938Thu 9 June2nd Battalion Scots GuardsThe King1939Thu 8 June2nd Battalion Grenadier GuardsThe Duke of GloucesterThe King was in Canada and the USA; six Guards present. First Trooping to be televised live by the BBC1940 -