TROOPING THE COLOUR, THE


Meaning of TROOPING THE COLOUR, THE in English

ˌTrooping the ˈColour, the BrE AmE

a traditional British ceremony held every year in London on the official birthday of the Queen or King. Many soldiers on horses or on foot march across Horse Guards Parade carrying their ‘colours’ (=flags) , and they ↑ salute the Queen or King as they march past. It is a very colourful ceremony and is popular especially with tourists.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.