Aussie’s turned out in force for parade to celebrate King Charles’ birthday

A crowd of Aussies gathered to celebrate the King’s birthday, with soldiers and a marching band among those who turned out in force for the monarch.

Rows of soldiers, police on horseback and a marching band have turned out in force to celebrate the King’s birthday in Sydney.

Much of Australia is set to celebrate ahead of King Charles III’s 77th birthday, with a parade honouring the monarch kicking off the long weekend at Sydney’s Government House on Saturday.

Governor of NSW Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC pictured at the Ceremonial Parade. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Ms Beazley hosted the Ceremonial Parade. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

The Ceremonial Parade, hosted by NSW Governor Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, kicked off with sunny skies on Saturday afternoon.

The Scots College Old Boys Popes and Drums carried out a march-on during the event, while a tri-service Australian Defence Force Cadet Royal Guard was marched on by the NSW Police Force Band.

Mounted police also followed the tri-service.

King Charles will be 77 in November. Picture: @theroyalfamily https://www.instagram.com/p/DCV_J6VM0gm/?hl=en

King Charles’ coronation was in May, 2023. Picture: AFP PHOTO / BUCKINGHAM PALACE / HUGO BURNAND / ROYAL HOUSEHOLD 2023.

A Royal Australian Air Force fly-past was featured during the event, while Uncle Chicka Madden delivered a Welcome to Country.

The unfurling of The Royal Standard took place on the Parade Ground to symbolise His Majesty’s presence.

People pictured at the Ceremonial Parade. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Bagpipes were played during the event. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

A garden reception was also hosted on Government House’s eastern terrace to celebrate the King.

Images from the event showed a large marching band performing outside Government House, as well as rows of marching soldiers and police on horseback.

A large seated crowd was also pictured on the lawn, watching as the event unfolded.

Police were spotted on horseback. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

The parade at Government House is to honour the Kings Birthday. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

The King’s 77th birthday is not until November 14, however it’s celebrated at different times of the year depending what part of the globe you’re from.

The ACT, NSW, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria will celebrate on June 9 this year, while most in Western Australia will mark the holiday on September 29, followed by Queensland on October 6.

NewsWire have created a guide on shop opening hours over the long weekend.

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