Every year in the month of June, London celebrates the official birthday of the Queen. It takes place with Trooping the Colour, a spectacular parade which has been taking place since 1820. The event takes place on Horse Guards Parade in St James Park. You can look for London hotel accommodation close to the St James Park to enjoy this event. This year, the ceremony of Trooping the Colour will be held on June 11 and it begins at around 10:00 AM. The Trooping the Colour is performed by well-trained military troops. During the event, the Queen is first given a Royal Salute and then she carries out an inspection of the Foot Guards and Household Cavalry from Household Division. The Household Division is followed by the King’s Troop and Royal Horse Artillery. Royal family and the invited guests enjoy watching the royal parade.The Queen then leads the troops to the Buckingham Palace passing down through the Mall. Guns are fired in Green Park and at the Tower of London. Her Majesty then joins other members of the Royal family on the balcony, from where they watch the RAF flypast. If you want the tickets to this event, then you need to apply in writing, by the month of February. The tickets are then provided by ballot by mid-March. If you are lucky enough to get the tickets for the Trooping the Colours, then start looking for best London hotel deals available online. If you are not, then still you can search for accommodation from a range of 1-star to 4-star London hotels located close to the venue. You can join the crowd of spectators along the Mall or on the boundary of St James Park that overlooks Horse Guards.
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