King Charles was overwhelmed with emotion as his annual birthday parade kicked off today. The monarch, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, left Buckingham Palace for the event in a carriage alongside Queen Camilla this morning. It is understood the King was advised by doctors to conduct the Trooping the Colour review from the Ascot Landau carriage, instead of on horseback as he did last year.
Charles, 75, smiled and waved at the crowds at The Mall as the rain poured down across London, but refused to dampen royal spirits. His daughter-in-law Princess Kate , 42, travelled in a carriage behind them with her three children, Prince George , Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. READ MORE - Beaming Kate Middleton makes emotional return with proud George, Charlotte and Louis READ MORE - King Charles reacts to Kate Middleton joining Trooping the Colour Charles and Camilla were seen in discussion as they took in the magnificent sights and the King made a touching admission to his wife about the celebrations.
According to lip reader, Nicola Hinckley, Charles said to Camilla in the carriage: "Oh dear, I don't know why I'm feeling rather tearful." As the King finished the military parade with a salute, he appeared to stop himself from tearing up once again. Later, he was joined by members of his family on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the incredible RAF flypast, which was another monumental moment.
It has been a busy time for the King, who earlier in the week appeared at the.