EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 12 MIN
Trooping the Colour: Why the royal event was the late Queen's favourite
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In this episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and The Telegraph’s Royal Editor, Hannah Furness, delve into the rich history, pomp, and pageantry of Trooping the Colour—historically celebrated as the late Queen Elizabeth II's favorite royal event. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Emma Williams and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlightsHow the Sovereign's Birthday Parade maintains its strict, centuries-old traditions as a practical tribute to the British Armed Forces.How the Royal Family's balcony appearance for the flypast serves as the ultimate indicator of who is "in" and who is "out" of the royal fold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and The Telegraph’s Royal Editor, Hannah Furness, delve into the rich history, pomp, and pageantry of Trooping the Colour—historically celebrated as the late Queen Elizabeth II's favorite royal event. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Emma Williams and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlightsHow the Sovereign's Birthday Parade maintains its strict, centuries-old traditions as a practical tribute to the British Armed Forces.How the Royal Family's balcony appearance for the flypast serves as the ultimate indicator of who is "in" and who is "out" of the royal fold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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