20 Quick and Interesting Facts About The Trooping of the Colour
Facts About The Trooping of the Colour 1. Trooping of the Colour is a ceremony held in the United Kingdom, at Horse Guards Parade, London. It is performed by regiments of the British and Commonwealth armies. 2. The Trooping of the Colour has been held on the British Monarch's official birthday since 1748. 3. The actual traditions of the Trooping of the Colour go back even further. 4. A regiment's colours (flags) are extremely important to those who serve in that regiment. The colours are venerated amongst the officers and soldiers of all ranks. 5. The loss, or capture, of the regimental colours by an enemy brought great shame to that regiment. 6. Likewise, the capture of an enemy's colours was celebrated and are the biggest achievement on a battlefield bringing huge glory to those who captured them. 7. Only infantry regiments of the line carry colours. 8. There is one exception: The Honourable A...