Overview
Trooping the Colour reviewed by the Major General Commanding the Household Division is identical to Trooping the Colour reviewed by His Majesty The King, with the exception that it excludes the Guardsmen Street Lining on the Mall and that some additional mounted officers ride when His Majesty The King is present.
Taking part will be over 1200 soldiers of the Household Division and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including 400 musicians from the Massed Bands, all of whom will parade on Horse Guards for the first of two formal Reviews.
The soldiers will be inspected by Maj Gen Christopher Ghika CBE, Major General Commanding the Household Division.
How to watch
Members of the public can watch from the stands on Horse Guards Parade by applying for tickets.
Alternatively, a limited view can be obtained by standing on The Mall or on the edge of St James's Park overlooking Horse Guards (the view may be somewhat obscured by troops in this position) from 9.00am. These public vantage points are indicated on the map with black dotted lines.
The Parade begins at Horse Guards at 10.00am and will finish by 12.25pm.
Tickets and prices
For Trooping the Colour reviewed by His Majesty The King, seated tickets on Horse Guards Parade are allocated by ballot. This ballot will run from 1st March 2023 to 14th April 2023. Entrants can apply for between 1 and 4 seated tickets. Successful entrants will be informed via email and invited to purchase their tickets from 19th April 2023.
Please note, each wheelchair-accessible ticket includes a space for a wheelchair and a seat for one companion. You will not need to purchase a separate ticket alongside a wheelchair-accessible ticket to allow a companion to attend with the wheelchair user.
Ticket prices are as follows:
TROOPING THE COLOUR REVIEWED BY MAJOR GENERAL C J GHIKA
Seated: £10
Wheelchair (+ 1 companion): £10
TROOPING THE COLOUR REVIEWED BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES
Seated: £15
Wheelchair (+ 1 companion): £15
TROOPING THE COLOUR REVIEWED BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING
Seated: £30
Wheelchair (+1 companion): £30
There is no group purchase of tickets for multiple events. Tickets for each event must be purchased separately.
If you choose to print your tickets, please be careful with them when attending the event for which you have booked as we are not liable for lost or stolen tickets and cannot replace them.
Venue
Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX
Dates
How to get there
Please note that Central London is expected to be extremely busy on Saturday 3rd June 2023. We suggest you plan your route in advance and allow plenty of time to travel. For the latest information on how services are operating, use the TfL Go app or visit www.tfl.gov.uk. There are no parking facilities at this event.
Arriving by Train:
The nearest Railway Stations are Charing Cross, Waterloo and Victoria.
Arriving by Tube:
The nearest Tube Stations are Westminster, Embankment, Charing Cross, St James’s Park and Victoria.
On Arrival in Westminster area:
Depending on which stand you have been allocated, you will need to go through the correct security checkpoint as follows
- Stands A, B, C - via The Mall, Horse Guards Road (north) and Admiralty Citadel.
- Stands D, E, F, G, Wheelchair – via Whitehall and Horse Guards Arch.
- Stands H & J - via Downing Street and Treasury Passage (for the Trooping the Colour reviewed by the
Major General (3rd June 2023) and Trooping the Colour reviewed by
HRH The Prince of Wales (10th June
2023) only). On the day of Trooping the Colour reviewed by His Majesty The King please use the same
directions as given for stands K, L, M, N below.
- Stands K, L, M, N - via Birdcage Walk / Great George Street and Horse Guards Road (south) and
Churchill War Rooms.
Limited toilet facilities are available please refer to (What to expect) section between stands C & D and G & H.
Please check the map provided on your ticket to view the entrance points for each stand. You must use the entry point specified for your stand. If you try to use an incorrect entry point you will be re-directed to the correct one, which will involve more walking and take more time.
Please arrive in good time (minimum of 50 minutes in advance) to allow for security searches. Children over the age of 2 cannot be admitted without a ticket.
Venue
Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX
Dates
What to wear
This is a formal military parade and those attending are mandated to dress smartly.
Lounge suit or jacket, tie and trousers for gentlemen; equivalent for ladies (no denim, shorts or sandals).
Serving military personnel may wear Ceremonial Day uniform (with medals, without sword or sidearm) or equivalent.
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE DRESS CODE WILL RESULT IN REFUSAL OF ENTRY.
Hats are optional but are recommended for paying the necessary compliments to the Major General and the Colour as it passes, as well as giving protection from the elements.
Please also consider bringing a coat as the grandstand is not covered and the weather can change during the course of the Parade.
Umbrellas / parasols are not permitted as they would obstruct the view of others.
Venue
Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX
Dates
