All the Photos from This Year's Trooping the Colour

Despite looking a little different due to pandemic precautions, Trooping the Colour went on today in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday. The event, which is typically one of the biggest on the royal family's calendar, was held in a smaller fashion (though no less festive) for the second year in a row. The military display, which took place at Windsor Castle this morning, highlighted soldiers who have played a key role in the NHS's COVID-19 response, as well as those who have been serving overseas. And, as royal reported Victoria Murphy noted elsewhere on T&C, "in a hopeful sign that things are beginning to return to normal, there was a larger military presence than last year."

Today's ceremony also marks the Queen's first Trooping the Colour since her husband, Prince Philip died. She was instead accompanied by her cousin, the Duke of Kent, who is Colonel of the Scots Guards.

Here, see all the best photos from the celebration.

A scene of the ceremony from overhead.

This year, the Queen was accompanied by her cousin, the Duke of Kent.

For today's celebration, the Queen opted for a pale grey-blue coat with yellow details by her dresser Angela Kelly, which she paired with a matching hat, white gloves, and an aquamarine brooch.

The Queen watching the military display.

Music at today's ceremony was performed by a Massed Band of the Household Division, which included 1st Battalion
Scots Guards Pipes and Drums.

The Red Arrows flying over Windsor Castle to mark the Queen's official birthday.