Charles III participated in his fourth Trooping the Colour ceremony as king this Saturday, June 13th. This event in honor of the British monarch always draws large crowds. And while good cheer usually accompanies this day, this time it was marred by sad news. Several media outlets reported the funeral of a close relative of the royal family, which took place on the same day...
It's a tradition that the British hold dear. The Trooping the Colour event celebrates the official birthday of the British monarch every year. On this occasion, the entire royal family gathers and attends, in particular, the parades of British troops, and even the Royal Air Force is present to honor Her Majesty. A spectacle that the Crown's subjects also come to admire. This year, a very embarrassing incident for the royal family disrupted the ceremony.
And this public appearance is very often an opportunity to analyze the behavior of the royal family or to get an idea of what is said among its members. Last year, Charles III whispered something in Louis's ear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, and immediately, internet users tried to guess what it was. This year, Charles III celebrated his fourth Trooping the Colour, but this 2026 edition did not see the return of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by his side. Instead, it was accompanied by some sad news…
What painful sacrifice did Charles III have to make during the 2026 Trooping the Colour ceremony? Indeed, this ceremony took place on Saturday, June 13th. However, the funeral of Lady Pamela Hicks, Charles III's cousin, also took place on the same day. Hello! magazine confirmed a notice published by The Times informing the public of the date and time of the funeral. It was held at 3 p.m. at Brightwell Baldwin Church, located in Oxfordshire, about an hour from London. However, the Trooping the Colour parade began at 10 a.m. and ended with a flyover of Buckingham Palace at 1 p.m. Charles III, who refuses to see his brother Andrew, was therefore detained by his royal duties… to the detriment of a family event.
He had already expressed his "great sadness" upon hearing of Lady Pamela Hicks's death, as Hello! magazine reminds us. But King Charles III can manage the feat of being in several places at once. Indeed, last weekend, he was able to attend the wedding of his nephew Peter Phillips in the morning, then travel a few hours later to Betfred Derby Day, about 160 km away, as People reports. That said, it shouldn't be forgotten that King Charles III is also ill… Even though his cancer treatment has been eased, perhaps he has been advised to take it easy and preserve his health?
Who was Lady Pamela Hicks, cousin of Charles III?
Lady Pamela Hicks inherited the title of senior member of the royal family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, according to the website Royal Stories. She passed away on June 5th at the age of 97. The great-great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, she was the daughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten, the uncle and father figure of Prince Philip.
She notably served as a bridesmaid at the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. She then continued to be a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth II, who might never have been born. Lady Pamela Hicks had three children (Edwina, Ashley, and India, born in 1961, 1963, and 1967) with her husband, David Hicks. Another chapter of the royal family comes to a close…
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