Eagle-eyed fans have spotted a subtle nod to Taylor Swift in a photo of King Charles during this year's Trooping the Colour parade. The monarch opted to wear an unusual accessory for the royal appearance.
Unexpected Accessory
Decked out in his traditional red uniform, the King was pictured wearing two very untraditional handmade bracelets as he waved to the crowds from the Buckingham Palace balcony. It is understood the colourful accessories were a gift from his 11-year-old granddaughter, Princess Charlotte, a dedicated Swiftie.
The handmade friendship bracelets were a major theme of Taylor Swift's recent record-breaking global Eras tour, originating from a line in her 2022 hit, You're On Your Own Kid.
Blending Family Gesture with Ceremony
The fashion choice has since drawn public attention for blending a personal family gesture with the ceremonial gravitas of the event, held to mark the monarch's official birthday. The family has previously shown interest in the A-list artist, with Prince William taking his daughter and eldest son to one of the London performances of the tour in 2024, where the royals were pictured with the star backstage.
It is not the first time a member of the Royal Family was captured wearing a Swiftie bracelet. Prince William was seen wearing one during his trip to South Africa in 2024.
Mixed Reception at Procession
The Royal Family were met with a mixed reception at this year's procession, with protestors heard chanting 'Not My King'. Members of the anti-monarchy group, Republic, jeered as Princess Kate, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis travelled down The Mall. The Princess of Wales was seen staring at the protestors while Charlotte and George exchanged a few concerned glances.
Trooping the Colour is held each June to celebrate the sovereign's official birthday and features more than 1,400 soldiers, hundreds of horses and military musicians on Horse Guards Parade in central London.
