BRITS can now get their hands on tickets for this year’s Trooping the Colour – but only if they’re very lucky.
The ballot has opened for the iconic event, which will take place during the Queen’s Birthday Parade on June 2.
It’s the first major celebration during Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee weekend – and it’s sure to be an amazing spectacle.
Those hoping to attend in person have to enter a public ballot for tickets.
They’ll be able to buy up to four seats before the process ends on March 7.
Successful applicants will be contacted after that date.
Applications are also now open for the Major General’s Review on May 21 and the Colonel’s Review on May 28.
The Colonel’s Review is being taken by Prince William, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards – the regiment whose colour is being trooped this year.
It’s expected that tens of thousands of people will be trying to bag one of the tickets.
CELEBRATIONS FOR HER MAJESTY
It’s the first time Trooping the Colour has been held in London since the pandemic took hold.
In both 2020 and 2021, Her Majesty observed a small ceremony at Windsor Castle.
More than 1,200 officers and hundreds of horses will be on parade during the show-stopping event, which will also feature a performance by the Massed Bands of the Household Division.
It will end with a 41 gun salute from Green Park.
Following the parade, the Royal Family will appear on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
But even those who are unsuccessful won’t have to miss out.
The entire event will be shown on BBC One on the big day.
Read our Royal Family live blog for the latest updates
Meanwhile, a second ballot will open next month for the highly-anticipated Platinum Party at the Palace.
Some of the biggest names in showbiz will perform at the concert, which will celebrate some of the major moments of the Queen’s resign.
Singers haven’t yet been confirmed – but previous parties have featured Paul McCartney and Elton John.
Tickets are also now available for the Platinum Jubilee Celebration, which will take place between May 12 and 15 at Windsor Castle
This is set to be a three-day spectacular, with more than 500 horses and 1,000 performers taking their audience on a ‘gallop’ through history.
The 90-minute show will begin with the life of Elizabeth I, before ending in the present day.
Music will be arranged and composed for the National Symphony Orchestra.
Brits will enjoy the historic celebrations during a four-day Bank Holiday bonanza, which begins on June 2.
The long weekend will include a service of thanksgiving for the Queen’s reign will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral and a ‘big Jubilee’ lunch, which will see neighbours around the country meeting for street parties.
- For more information, or to enter the ballot, visit qbp.army.mod.uk
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