Trooping the Colour

Trooping the Colour is a tradition dating back to Charles II where the regimental flag - or Colours - were paraded each morning so that soldiers could easily recognise it in battle. The tradition continues today as one of England's most regal occasions also marking the Queen's official Birthday.

Troops are selected from the Household Division which includes our local Coldstream Guards. Although we didn't make the trip in to London to see the event yesterday - serendipity did intervene when Lynne, Merrilyn, and James ventured onto the Long Walk last Thursday. There they discovered the Colstream Guards were formed along the Long Walk practicing the official salute and "bearing arms". The young soliders were scrutinised by their senior officers to ensure that everying - from their dress through their drill - was perfect.

I've popped some photos and a video up for you to see.



Yesterday James and I went to Legoland. His favourite ride was the roller coaster. We had to go on two!