Charles makes 'less risky' decision as he is set to break tradition (2024)

King Charles is expected to take a different approach at a royal event this summer (Image: Getty)

King Charles is expected to take a break from tradition at an upcoming royal event as he opts to ditch his usual horseback ride for a carriage.

Trooping the Colour is just around the corner, with the parade set to adapt to the monarch as he continues his recovery from cancer treatment.

The King is expected to travel by a horse-drawn carriage at the parade to celebrate the monarch's official birthday, despite normally riding on horseback.

ABuckingham Palace spokesman had previously said that "forthcoming engagements will be adapted where necessary" as the King returns to his public duties following cancer treatment.

A source told The Times:"The Kingis most likely to be taking part in Trooping via carriage this year but a final decision is yet to be made."

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King Charles rode a horse at the parade last year (Image: Getty)

During last year's parade, the King's horse had a fidgeting moment which is thought to have concerned courtiers.

Charles will join Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales in commemorating the 80th anniversary D-Day on June 5-6 with engagements in both the UK and France, the palace has announced.

Charles has attended every significant commemoration of the Second World War landings since 1984.

When Charles appeared on horseback at the event in 2023, it marked the first time a monarch has appeared on horseback at the event since the late Queen rode there in 1986.

Noble, a black mare gifted to Charles by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police when he became King, struggled to adapt to the surroundings and a groom had to step forward to help steady the horse.

Now the monarch is planning on taking a less risky approach, with last year's episode thought to have played a part in the decision to use a carriage.

Dating from the 17th century, Trooping the Colour is one the biggest military ceremonial events of the year, involving more than 1,200 soldiers and musicians plus more than 200 horses.

Usually the monarch rides down from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade via The Mall to inspect the troops.The sovereign then rides back to the palace for the traditional balcony appearance with the wider Royal Family and flypast by the RAF.

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