‘I think it is magnificent, it is such an amazing ceremony!’ Royal Correspondent Richard FitzWilliams analyses today’s Trooping the Colour.

The King and Queen arrive at Horse Guards for Trooping the Colour by the 1st bn Grenadier Guards, the senior infantry regiment. A difficult period for the military with the government refusing to commit needed funds for defence and resignations this week highlighting this.

The Princess of Wales, Colonel of the Irish Guards, looks exquisite in a stunning Catherine Walker outfit worn for Trooping the Colour. In 2024 whilst still undergoing preventative chemotherapy she attended wearing a glorious Jenny Packham outfit inspired by My Fair Lady.

Crisis for the military on eve of the Trooping the Colour. Could King Charles help? youtu.be/9s6bCJeExxc?is=yAVA… via @YouTube His “black spider memos” in 2004 lobbied Tony Blair on defence. Now with Defence Minister Healey & aide resigning it’s clear our armed forces are pitifully underfunded. Hopefully King Charles, as C.-in-C. of Armed Forces will lobby for them.

Sir David Beckham a wonderful choice for a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame!

‘My wife and I were greatly saddened to learn of the death of David Hockney O.M., a giant of the world of art and painting, a Yorkshireman through and through and a dear friend and inspiration to so many. David was one of life’s true originals; one who wore his genius as lightly as those beloved yellow Crocs of his that helped brighten Palace occasions. I trust they will see him tread safely into the hereafter as we mourn a man whose irrepressible charm, talent and constant innovation will be most sorely missed, but whose dazzling creativity lives on in galleries and museums around the world.’ Charles R

On @radiohannah's TRE in the Afternoon from 16.00CET - Film & Theatre Critic, @RFitzwilliams reviews movies #Tuner and #LadiesFirst. Plus, Ladies Day at Epsom, the day before the Derby (in comparison to Ascot). Then its #WomenTalk with Georgina Shaw, Sue Hall and Debbie Bennett

Where are Queen Elizabeth's corgis? We went looking usatoday.com/story/entertain… via @usatoday quoted in this unusual piece

Cost of monarchy £132 million to go down share.google/eb2jtwWU7mEq7lS…

On @radiohannah's TRE in the Afternoon from 16.00CET - Film & Theatre Critic, @RFitzwilliams reviews movies #FindingEmily, and #WarMachine (Netflix). Plus 'What to see in Brussels' including the Fine Arts and Magritte museums. Then its #MenTalk - Jeff Miller Andres Gallardo

A reminder not only will there will be Royals out for engagements this week, Saturday 13 June is Trooping the Colour! Here is a little throwback to last year‘s trooping from Royal family Windsor account on Instagram.

How Philip 'disapproved' of Meghan, according to a royal expert. As well he might. He was loyal to the institution, Meghan was not @mailonline dailymail.com/news/royals/ar…

'Can you imagine what would happen if Harry and Meghan were not only asked, but actually turned up? It would become a public relations omnishambles!' Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams discusses today's royal wedding.

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive for the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sterling today in Gloucestershire. I’m just obsessed 😍

Heartbreak as Queen Elizabeth II's close friend dies aged 97 express.co.uk/news/royal/221…

Have fun at Ladies Day at Epsom. It is no longer the national event it once was and the dress sense was terrible, especially the fascinations. Little sense of history, it urgently needs the revamp Royal Ascot had so successfully 20 years ago.

For their final engagement on their second day in Portugal, TRH’s toured Batalha Monastery which was recently damaged in a storm. In the Veteran’s Museum, TRH’s saw a wreath laid by Queen Elizabeth II in 1957 🇵🇹

The Town Hall in Brussels, 15th Century Gothic is one of the finest in the world and a “must” for visitors. Its spire is amazing. Married couples wave from its balcony. Open Mondays closed Sundays. Audio guide.

🐎 King Charles & Queen Camilla, as Joint Patrons of The Jockey Club, will attend Derby Day on Saturday 6 June. Their Majesties will present the Trophy to the winning owner, jockey, & trainer of the Derby. Derby Day is one of the most historic & celebrated events in the British sporting calendar, with around 40,000 racegoers expected at Epsom Downs on Saturday to watch the 247th running of the Derby. During the visit Their Majesties will meet the Chair of Epsom Downs Racecourse, Andy Hornby, as well as members of the Racecourse & The Jockey Club’s Senior Team. Their Majesties will also present ceremonial caps to jockeys riding in the Derby for the first time, in keeping with a long-standing tradition at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Following the race the King & Queen will present the Derby Trophy in the Winner’s Enclosure & congratulate the winning owner, jockey, & trainer before departure. Their Majesties last attended Epsom Downs Racecourse on in May 2024, when their horse Treasure competed in The Oaks. The Derby was first run in 1780 & is one of five Classic races staged each year (the others being the 2000 & 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, the Oaks at Epsom Downs & the St Leger at Doncaster). The Derby is open only to three-year-old horses & is run over a mile & a half, including the famous Tattenham Corner. It is considered a unique test of the racehorse that its ability to produce future stallions has helped define the Thoroughbred breed. The Derby at Epsom Downs is the original Derby, with hundreds of horse races & other sporting events now named after it, including the Kentucky Derby in the United States. The Derby was much loved by the late Queen Elizabeth II, who only missed Derby Day on two occasions during her Reign — once in 1956 while on a State Visit to Sweden & the other in 1984 when attending the 40th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration in France.

The Fine Art Gallery opposite the Royal Palace in Brussels has a magnificent collection of Dutch and Flemish 16th and 17th Century paintings including many masterpieces. Includes several by Ruben’s & Breughel.