Trooping the Colour was originally a military parade, but since the mid-18th century it has also celebrated the monarch's birthday and is held on a Saturday in June. William, Kate, and Harry are regulars, and last year Prince George made his debut.
Prince Harry in a top hat and tails? That will be Royal Ascot. Members of the royal family have been patrons of Ascot Racecourse since Queen Anne founded it in 1711, and the current patron is the queen. Held over five days in the third week of June, Royal Ascot sees the queen and her family arrive in horse-drawn carriages to enjoy a day of racing.
It's blue velvet cloaks and white feather plumes at the ready for the Garter Ceremony, held on the first Monday of Royal Ascot. The Order of the Garter is an honor bestowed on those who have held public office and to whom the queen wants to give special recognition. There are only ever 24 Knights of the Garter, plus the royal members who include the queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, and Prince William. The group have lunch at Windsor Castle before processing through the streets to a service at St. George's Chapel.
