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Strange royal traditions around the world

King Charles III celebrates his first Trooping the Colour since ascending to the throne on Saturday, 17 June, in Whitehall, London.

It will mark the first military parade for someone other than Queen Elizabeth II in seven decades.

Around the world, 25 other royal families have their own celebrations and traditions.

With Charles’s birthday parade approaching, The Independent takes a look at the weird and wonderful royal traditions from across the globe.

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