A Look Back at Prince William's First Trooping the Colour Carriage Ride at Just 4 Years Old!

Trooping flashback!

Prince Williamrode in the carriage during theTrooping the Colourparade for the first time in 1987 when he was just 4 years old.

During his first go-around, William sat across from his mom,Princess Diana, as well as theQueen Mother. Now Prince William, 35, no longer sits in the horse-drawn carriage, as he rides on horseback like his dadPrince Charles. More than 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians also participate in the parade, meant to demonstrate military precision.

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AlthoughPrince Georgeis about the same age as his father was when he made his first ride, the 4-year-old royal has yet to make his Trooping debut in the parade itself.

Saturday’s Troopingmarks a firstfor another royal, thenewly minted Duchess of Sussex. Meghan will make her balcony debut during her inaugural Trooping the Colour.

source: people.com