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unusual facts about Trooping the Colour



Marion Crawford

It carried details of a Trooping the Colour ceremony and the Ascot races, when in fact they had been cancelled that year because of a strike.

Paul Maze

He is especially noted for his quintessentially English themes: regattas, sporting events and ceremonial celebrations, such as racing at Goodwood, Henley Regatta, Trooping the Colour and yachting at Cowes.

Turlough O'Carolan

In addition, O'Carolan's Concerto has been used as a neutral Slow March by the Foot Guards of the British Army during the ceremony of Trooping the Colour.


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