BBC viewers were left divided by the broadcaster’s live coverage of Trooping of the Colour.
BBC audiences watched this year’s Trooping the Colour celebrating King Charles III’s birthday in central London this morning (Saturday, June 13).
Thousands gathered along The Mall to witness the magnificent annual spectacle, which concluded with a flypast above Buckingham Palace, featuring members of the Royal Family on the palace’s iconic balcony – including Princess Catherine, who left viewers distracted by her stunning appearance.
The spectacular ceremony, featuring music, horse-drawn carriages, and military personnel, was transmitted live on BBC One throughout the morning and early afternoon, with highlights scheduled to broadcast this evening on the channel.
The occasion appeared to proceed without incident and was presented by experienced commentator Clare Balding.
View 3 ImagesTrooping The Colour 2026 aired on BBC One earlier today(Image: Getty)
Nevertheless, some audiences also criticised the BBC’s presentation. One viewer posted: “BBC needs less yakking over the music and less cutaways #TroopingtheColour.”
Another complained: “BBC making the mistake of talking over all the music #TroopingtheColour,” reports the Express.
A third remarked: “Surely the BBC could do better than repeating the same facts over and over again.”
Someone else observed: “Jennie Bond sounding like it’s a funeral lol talking about the glorious previous years.”
View 3 ImagesPrince William rode on horseback for the Trooping(Image: Getty)
However, not everyone felt the same, with one viewer suggesting: “#troopingthecolour you can watch on BBC iPlayer without any commentary, so you just hear the music and commands.”
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One enthusiastic viewer wrote: “Watching the red arrows and planes fly over Queen’s Club Tennis and #TroopingtheColour in real time on both main BBC channels is just brilliant, can’t beat live linear television.”
The entire ceremony is available to watch on BBC iPlayer, with a highlights package set to broadcast on the BBC this evening at 7pm.
Trooping the Colour is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.