Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Crowds have gathered for the annual Trooping the Colour to mark King Charles III's official birthday.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Crowds have gathered in central London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark the King's official birthday.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The title Trooping the Colour comes from the "Colours" - the name given to the flags representing the different regiments in the British Army.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Griffiths also said she interacted socially with Prince Harry including at a party where he allegedly stayed up all night before having to attend an event related to Trooping the Colour the next morning.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Trooping into the room where the Regents were seated, they charged the obnoxious two with being the authors of the King's reply.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 by Johnson, Rossiter