This Saturday we celebrate the Queen's official birthday with the traditional ceremony of 'Trooping the Colour'. The
custom of Trooping the Colour dates back to Charles
II in the 17th century when the colours of a regiment were used
as a rallying point during battles and were trooped in front
of the soldiers every day to make sure that every man could
recognise those of his own regiment.
In London, the
first record of The Sovereign's Birthday being lodged
by the Grenadier Guards is in 1748 and again in 1760 after George III
became King, as it was ordered that parades should mark the
King's Birthday. From the accession of George IV it became an annual
event with the exception of the two World Wars.
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| Photo taken by The Telegraph |
This impressive
display of pageantry is now held on the occasion of the Queen's
Official Birthday. It takes place in June each year to celebrate
the official Birthday of the Sovereign and is carried out by her
personal troops - the Household Division - on Horse Guards Parade and the Queen herself attends and takes the salute.
To celebrate, at Alfies we offer a large and varied collection of beautiful antiques and gifts fit for a 'right Royal knees-up'!
To celebrate, at Alfies we offer a large and varied collection of beautiful antiques and gifts fit for a 'right Royal knees-up'!
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| It is said that the Queen is fond of blue. This beautiful vintage diamond and sapphire cluster ring offered by Pars Jewellery would make an excellent gift. |
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| A lovely collection of Art Nouveau and Art Deco silver scent bottles. Offered by Hayman & Hayman. |
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| The Royals have always been avid horse riders. These Victorian cufflinks with a horse motifs offered by Tony Durante would be perfect for an English gentleman. |
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| A collection of Coronation tin including a rare tin box with a portrait of the Royal Family. Offered by Paola & Iaia -Of The Originals. |
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| A wonderful 1940s propaganda scarf in machine edge rayon depicting the three
services (Army, Air Force, & Navy) on the quarter with a union flag in the centre. Offered by Tin Tin Collectables. |
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| A beautiful complete 1893 fruit set Sheffield silver plate set with pearl handles by Charles James Allen & Sidney Darwin. Offered by Goldsmith & Perris. |
For details of the ceremony taking place Saturday 13th June visit:
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