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"Trooping the Colour" 2026 is here. As King Charles celebrates another birthday, his personal troops of the Household Division on Horse Guards Parade will put on quite the show.
Here's how to watch "Trooping the Colour" 2026 online from anywhere with this VPN — and potentially for free.
"Trooping the Colour" 2026 will be broadcast at 10:30 a.m. BST on Saturday, June 13.
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The biggest event in the ceremonial calendar for the Royal Family is here. Also known as the Sovereign's Birthday Parade or the King's Birthday Parade (although the event is not actually held on King Charles' birthday — that's in November), this ceremony has a long and rich history in British culture, dating back to 1748.
Millions of viewers at home, and those who make the trip to see the action in person in London, will witness one of the five Foot Guards regiments of the Household Division very slowly and respectfully troop (or carry) their colors through the ranks of guards lining the path.
You can also see the monarch himself on a procession down the Mall from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade, complete with a Sovereign's Escort of Household Cavalry. There's also music from the various Royal bands, including drums and pipes, with over 400 musicians involved.
If you want to immerse yourself in the huge Royal celebrations, here's how to watch "Trooping the Colour" 2026 online and from anywhere, with a free option on offer, too.
Can I watch 'Trooping the Colour' 2026 for free?
"Trooping the Colour" 2026 will stream for free in the U.K. on BBC iPlayer.
A U.K. postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a valid TV license are required to watch.
Outside the U.K. on holiday? Unlock "Trooping the Colour" 2026 with NordVPN (try risk-free).
How to watch 'Trooping the Colour' 2026 from anywhere
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Trooping the Colour" 2026 should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in the U.K. and watch iPlayer for free, as if you were back home.
Not all VPNs works for this – but NordVPN (try risk-free) does (we use it daily).
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. Try NordVPN.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Trooping the Colour" 2026 online and on-demand.
Watch 'Trooping the Colour' 2026 in the U.K.
"Trooping the Colour" 2026 will air on BBC One on Saturday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. BST.
It will then be available on BBC iPlayer to watch on-demand.
Outside the U.K.? You don't have to miss this event if you are a Brit living abroad because you can watch your usual streams from anywhere with a VPN.
Can you watch 'Trooping the Colour' 2026 in the U.S.?
Unfortunately there are no plans to broadcast "Trooping the Colour" 2026 in the U.S. It will not be playing on any streaming services, either.
The solution? NordVPN can unlock your stream if you're a British resident so you can watch the event from anywhere.
How to watch 'Trooping the Colour' 2026 in Canada
In Canada, there is no TV broadcast for "Trooping the Colour" 2026 but you can watch along on the official British Army Household Division website or on the Royal Family YouTube.
Alternatively, NordVPN can unlock your stream so you can watch the event from anywhere.
How to watch 'Trooping the Colour' 2026 from Australia
It's a similar story in Australia, with coverage available on the Royal Family YouTube channel and on the official British Army Household Division website.
If you're just visiting or working Down Under temporarily, NordVPN can unlock your stream and allow you to watch British TV again.
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "Brexit: A Very British Civil War", "A History of Ancient Britain", "A History of Britain", "Blair & Brown: The New Labour Revolution", and "Britain's Biggest Warship".
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