Kate Middleton Arrives at Trooping the Colour 2026 With 3 Children

Q: What hidden technology do royals use on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the flypast?

Royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony use small hidden television monitors during the flypast. The screens are reportedly tucked into the corners of the balcony and concealed behind the red drapery on the balustrade. Their purpose is practical: the Queen Victoria Memorial blocks a clear view down The Mall, so the monitors help the Royal Family see the crowds below and also watch the live scene on the balcony itself. That means during moments such as the Red Arrows flypast at Trooping the Colour, the royals are not relying only on their direct line of sight. The hidden screens give them a better view of the public and the overall spectacle while they remain on the balcony.

3 articles · Updated · Town & Country · Jun 13

Kate Middleton reached Trooping the Colour in a carriage with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, while Prince William rode on horseback in the London parade.
The appearance came at the monarch’s annual birthday celebration and marked another prominent public outing for the Princess of Wales after a quieter stretch following last month’s two-day Italy trip.
Catherine Walker’s light blue dress and Philip Treacy hat defined Kate’s look, with pearl floral burst earrings she previously wore at the new Archbishop of Canterbury’s installation and Prince Louis’s 2018 christening.
Trooping the Colour also carries added resonance for Kate: she used the event in 2024 to return to public life after revealing her cancer diagnosis, later saying she had finished chemotherapy and was in remission by early 2025.