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Since 1748, this parade has also marked the Sovereign’s Official Birthday. The honour of
Trooping their Colour rotates through the five Regiments of Foot Guards, and this year it lies
with Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards. The Coldstream Guards were raised on the
orders of Oliver Cromwell in Berwick in 1650 and were commanded by General George
Monck. Monck’s decision to march the Regiment to London in 1660 allowed elections to be
held to restore the Monarchy, and the safe return of King…
