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USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
10 stunning Trooping the Colour 2025 photos, including Kate Middleton
10 stunning Trooping the Colour 2025 photos, including Kate Middleton A soldier of the Household Division stands guard ahead of the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. BEN STANSALL, AFP Via Getty Images Britain's King Charles III salutes as he makes his way from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade for the King's Birthday Parade, "Trooping the Colour", in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. BEN STANSALL, AFP Via Getty Images Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, (R) and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales arrive to Horse Guards Parade for the King's Birthday Parade, "Trooping the Colour", in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. BENJAMIN CREMEL, AFP Via Getty Images Britain's King Charles III salutes next to Britain's Queen Camilla as they arrive to Horse Guards Parade for the King's Birthday Parade, "Trooping the Colour", in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. BENJAMIN CREMEL, AFP Via Getty Images Britain's Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence arrive to Horse Guards Parade for the King's Birthday Parade, "Trooping the Colour", in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. BENJAMIN CREMEL, AFP Via Getty Images Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, attends the King's Birthday Parade, "Trooping the Colour", on Horse Guards Parade in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. BENJAMIN CREMEL, AFP Via Getty Images LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester attend Trooping The Colour 2025 at Buckingham Palace on June 14, 2025 in London, England. Trooping The Colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the British Monarch. The event features over 1,400 soldiers and officers, accompanied by 200 horses. More than 400 musicians from ten different bands and Corps of Drums march and while performing. John Phillips, Getty Images LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: Prince George of Wales arrives at Trooping The Colour 2025 at Buckingham Palace on June 14, 2025 in London, England. Trooping The Colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the British Monarch. The event features over 1,400 soldiers and officers, accompanied by 200 horses. More than 400 musicians from ten different bands and Corps of Drums march and while performing. John Phillips, Getty Images LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: Princess Charlotte of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales at Horse Guards Parade during Trooping The Colour 2025 on June 14, 2025 in London, England. Trooping The Colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the British Monarch. The event features over 1,400 soldiers and officers, accompanied by 200 horses. More than 400 musicians from ten different bands and Corps of Drums march and while performing. John Phillips, Getty Images LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: Queen Camilla and King Charles III arrive at Horse Guards Parade during Trooping The Colour 2025 on June 14, 2025 in London, England. Trooping The Colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the British Monarch. The event features over 1,400 soldiers and officers, accompanied by 200 horses. More than 400 musicians from ten different bands and Corps of Drums march and while performing. John Phillips, Getty Images
Tom's Guide
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Trooping the Colour' 2025 for FREE online from anywhere
Welcome to season 250+ of "Trooping the Colour". See below for more history but this event remains the same as it has ever been in living memory... Here's how to watch "Trooping the Colour" 2025 online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free. "Trooping the Colour" 2025 airs on Saturday, January 14 on BBC One from 10.30 am BST to 1.10 pm BST with highlights on BBC Two at 7 p.m. BST. It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer.• WATCH FREE — BBC One// BBC Two/ BBC iPlayer (U.K.)• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free It is an exercise in pomp and pageantry believed to have been first performed during the reign of King Charles II (1660 to 1685). In 1748 it was decided that this parade would be used to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign. It became an annual event after George III became King in 1760. Guards taking part are drawn from the regiments of the Sovereign's Household Troops and has become the practice for Regiments of Foot Guards to 'troop' their 'colour' in turn (see below for explanation of the name). The event ends with an RAF flypast in front of members of the royal family assembled on the balcony at Buckingham Palace. Read on to find out how to watch "Trooping the Colour" 2025 online, on TV and from anywhere. "Trooping the Colour" 2025 airs on Saturday, January 14 on BBC One from 10.30 am BST to 1.10 pm BST with highlights on BBC Two at 7 p.m. BST. It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer. You don't have to miss it if you a Brit exiled abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We'll show you how to do that below... Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Trooping the Colour" 2025 should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110 countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. For a limited time only, new subscribers in the US and Canada can also get up to $50 of Amazon vouchers. Get 70% off with this NordVPN deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list. 3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Trooping the Colour" 2025 online and on-demand. Unfortunately, "Trooping the Colour" 2025 is not available to stream in the U.S. but in the past there has been a live feed on YouTube. However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer. If you live in the U.K. then you can catch "Trooping the Colour" 2025 on Saturday, January 14 on BBC One from 10.30 am BST to 1.10 pm BST with highlights on BBC Two at 7 p.m. BST. It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer. You don't have to miss it if you a Brit exiled abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN. As with the U.S., "Trooping the Colour" 2025 is not available to stream live in Canada. However, if you are visiting the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show on your own domestic streaming platform by using a VPN such as NordVPN. At the time of writing there has been no announcement about where "Trooping the Colour" 2025 will be broadcast in Australia but fans of such things have been able to watch the proceedings on Seven and 7plus, ABC and SBS in the past. Brit working in Oz? You can catch the show on the BBC you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN. There are currently no plans to air "Trooping the Colour" 2025 in New Zealand but if you are a Brit currently there for work or vacation you can catch the show on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as NordVPN. 10:30am – The Horse Guard Parade 12:25pm – Royal Family to return to Buckingham Palace 12:55pm – Royal Family to assemble on the balcony of Buckingham Palace 1:00pm – Royal flypast by the RAF 'Colours' was the name given to the flags representing the different regiments in the British Army. The purpose was to help soldiers spot their unit on the battlefield and therefore it was important to know which colours belonged to which regiment, so they needed to be regularly displayed. Officers would then march up and down in front of the troops (this is called 'trooping'), waving their flags (or 'colours'), so everyone could see which flags belonged to which regiment. 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Fashion Network
12-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Hudson's Bay files for bankruptcy, shuts down operations
"After 355 years, it is time to say goodbye." With this message, Canadian department store chain Hudson's Bay is closing its doors for good. The company has filed for bankruptcy and is liquidating its assets, resulting in the loss of more than 9,000 jobs. It marks the end of an era for a historic retail institution: Hudson's Bay opened North America's first department store and was one of the continent's oldest continuously operating companies. Here is a look back at the rise and fall of this retail icon. Hudson's Bay's origins trace back to 1670, when two French fur traders— known as coureurs des bois— founded the company with the backing of England's King Charles II. Pierre- Esprit Radisson and Médard Chouart des Groseilliers established several trading posts to collect and ship animal pelts, mainly beaver. According to Quebec newspaper Le Devoir, these operations expanded with little "consideration for Indigenous populations." The company's influence, driven by its exploitation of local land and maritime resources, soon extended from Canada's far north to as far south as San Francisco, playing a key role in shaping the economy of the so-called "New World." As the Industrial Revolution and the decline of the fur trade reshaped the market, Hudson's Bay's trading posts gradually evolved into retail stores. From the 1880s onward, the company built a nationwide department store network. Over the decades, it acquired several Canadian chains, including Simpsons, Woodward's and Zellers, while its signature multi-colored stripes became an enduring emblem. The company briefly ventured into Europe, acquiring Germany's Galeria Kaufhof in 2015 and taking over the Netherlands' V&D retail network in 2017. However, facing financial losses, Hudson's Bay divested its European operations by 2019. Ninety-six stores affected In Canada, Hudson's Bay's decline began over the past decade. The company operated 80 Hudson's Bay stores positioned in the upscale segment, along with three Saks Fifth Avenue stores and 13 Saks OFF 5TH outlets. Business further deteriorated after the pandemic, with the company citing the fast-changing retail landscape and elevated U.S. tariffs as key challenges. Owned since 2008 by U.S.-based NRDC Equity Partners, the company sought creditor protection in April 2025 under Canada's Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), citing difficulties meeting its financial obligations. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the company failed to secure funding for a potential restructuring and ultimately moved toward full liquidation. In recent weeks, stores sold off remaining inventory ahead of a June 1 closing date. The closures led to 8,300 job losses across retail locations, with nearly 1,000 additional layoffs expected in offices and logistics centers by mid-June. Local media reported widespread emotion among longtime employees— some with three decades of service— and among customers who associate Hudson's Bay with family memories. However, the brand name, emblems and logos will live on. In mid-May, Canadian retail group Canadian Tire acquired the rights for 30 million Canadian dollars (19 million euros). A 'strategic and patriotic' choice "It is difficult to witness the final days of another iconic Canadian retailer. While the circumstances are unfortunate, we are proud to step in for customers. This decision is both strategic and patriotic," said Canadian Tire president Greg Hicks. The company plans to integrate Hudson's Bay's signature stripes into its private label products and has reportedly submitted bids for several store leases. Up to 28 store leases could also be transferred to Chinese billionaire Ruby Liu, a shopping center owner planning to launch a new department store chain in Canada.
Fashion Network
12-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Hudson's Bay files for bankruptcy, shuts down operations
"After 355 years, it is time to say goodbye." With this message, Canadian department store chain Hudson's Bay is closing its doors for good. The company has filed for bankruptcy and is liquidating its assets, resulting in the loss of more than 9,000 jobs. It marks the end of an era for a historic retail institution: Hudson's Bay opened North America's first department store and was one of the continent's oldest continuously operating companies. Here is a look back at the rise and fall of this retail icon. Hudson's Bay's origins trace back to 1670, when two French fur traders— known as coureurs des bois— founded the company with the backing of England's King Charles II. Pierre- Esprit Radisson and Médard Chouart des Groseilliers established several trading posts to collect and ship animal pelts, mainly beaver. According to Quebec newspaper Le Devoir, these operations expanded with little "consideration for Indigenous populations." The company's influence, driven by its exploitation of local land and maritime resources, soon extended from Canada's far north to as far south as San Francisco, playing a key role in shaping the economy of the so-called "New World." As the Industrial Revolution and the decline of the fur trade reshaped the market, Hudson's Bay's trading posts gradually evolved into retail stores. From the 1880s onward, the company built a nationwide department store network. Over the decades, it acquired several Canadian chains, including Simpsons, Woodward's and Zellers, while its signature multi-colored stripes became an enduring emblem. The company briefly ventured into Europe, acquiring Germany's Galeria Kaufhof in 2015 and taking over the Netherlands' V&D retail network in 2017. However, facing financial losses, Hudson's Bay divested its European operations by 2019. Ninety-six stores affected In Canada, Hudson's Bay's decline began over the past decade. The company operated 80 Hudson's Bay stores positioned in the upscale segment, along with three Saks Fifth Avenue stores and 13 Saks OFF 5TH outlets. Business further deteriorated after the pandemic, with the company citing the fast-changing retail landscape and elevated U.S. tariffs as key challenges. Owned since 2008 by U.S.-based NRDC Equity Partners, the company sought creditor protection in April 2025 under Canada's Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), citing difficulties meeting its financial obligations. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the company failed to secure funding for a potential restructuring and ultimately moved toward full liquidation. In recent weeks, stores sold off remaining inventory ahead of a June 1 closing date. The closures led to 8,300 job losses across retail locations, with nearly 1,000 additional layoffs expected in offices and logistics centers by mid-June. Local media reported widespread emotion among longtime employees— some with three decades of service— and among customers who associate Hudson's Bay with family memories. However, the brand name, emblems and logos will live on. In mid-May, Canadian retail group Canadian Tire acquired the rights for 30 million Canadian dollars (19 million euros). A 'strategic and patriotic' choice "It is difficult to witness the final days of another iconic Canadian retailer. While the circumstances are unfortunate, we are proud to step in for customers. This decision is both strategic and patriotic," said Canadian Tire president Greg Hicks. The company plans to integrate Hudson's Bay's signature stripes into its private label products and has reportedly submitted bids for several store leases. Up to 28 store leases could also be transferred to Chinese billionaire Ruby Liu, a shopping center owner planning to launch a new department store chain in Canada.
Fashion Network
12-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Hudson's Bay files for bankruptcy, shuts down operations
"After 355 years, it is time to say goodbye." With this message, Canadian department store chain Hudson's Bay is closing its doors for good. The company has filed for bankruptcy and is liquidating its assets, resulting in the loss of more than 9,000 jobs. It marks the end of an era for a historic retail institution: Hudson's Bay opened North America's first department store and was one of the continent's oldest continuously operating companies. Here is a look back at the rise and fall of this retail icon. Hudson's Bay's origins trace back to 1670, when two French fur traders—known as coureurs des bois—founded the company with the backing of England's King Charles II. Pierre- Esprit Radisson and Médard Chouart des Groseilliers established several trading posts to collect and ship animal pelts, mainly beaver pelts. According to Quebec newspaper Le Devoir, these operations expanded with little "consideration for Indigenous populations." The company's influence, driven by its exploitation of local land and maritime resources, soon extended from Canada's far north to as far south as San Francisco, playing a key role in shaping the economy of the so-called "New World." As the Industrial Revolution and the decline of the fur trade reshaped the market, Hudson's Bay's trading posts gradually evolved into retail stores. From the 1880s onward, the company built a nationwide department store network. Over the decades, it acquired several Canadian chains, including Simpsons, Woodward's and Zellers, while its signature multi-colored stripes became an enduring emblem. The company briefly ventured into Europe, acquiring Germany's Galeria Kaufhof in 2015 and taking over the Netherlands' V&D retail network in 2017. However, facing financial losses, Hudson's Bay divested its European operations by 2019. Ninety-six stores affected In Canada, Hudson's Bay's decline began over the past decade. The company operated 80 Hudson's Bay stores positioned in the upscale segment, along with three Saks Fifth Avenue stores and 13 Saks OFF 5TH outlets. Business further deteriorated after the pandemic, with the company citing the fast-changing retail landscape and elevated U.S. tariffs as key challenges. Owned since 2008 by U.S.-based NRDC Equity Partners, the company sought creditor protection in April 2025 under Canada's Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), citing difficulties meeting its financial obligations. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the company failed to secure funding for a potential restructuring and ultimately moved toward full liquidation. In recent weeks, stores sold off remaining inventory ahead of a June 1 closing date. The closures led to 8,300 job losses across retail locations, with nearly 1,000 additional layoffs expected in offices and logistics centres by mid-June. Local media reported widespread emotion among longtime employees— some with three decades of service— and among customers who associate Hudson's Bay with family memories. However, the brand name, emblems and logos will live on. In mid-May, Canadian retail group Canadian Tire acquired the rights for 30 million Canadian dollars (19 million euros). A 'strategic and patriotic' choice "It is difficult to witness the final days of another iconic Canadian retailer. While the circumstances are unfortunate, we are proud to step in for customers. This decision is both strategic and patriotic," said Canadian Tire president Greg Hicks. The company plans to integrate Hudson's Bay's signature stripes into its private label products and has reportedly submitted bids for several store leases. Up to 28 store leases could also be transferred to Chinese billionaire Ruby Liu, a shopping centre owner planning to launch a new department store chain in Canada.
