"King Charles III Celebrates Birthday with Extended Military Flypast and Parade"
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British monarchs celebrate their official birthday in the summer to avoid bad weather ruining their parade. King Charles III will celebrate his official birthday this weekend with the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which involves 1,500 parading soldiers and 300 horses. The tradition started with King George II in 1748 and has continued ever since. Charles will be the first reigning monarch to join the parade since Queen Elizabeth II in 1986.
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- King's first birthday parade will see extended military flypast of 70 RAF, Navy and Army aircraft Daily Mail
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