Britain's royals mark queen's birthday, Garter ceremony

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Britain's royals mark queen's birthday, Garter ceremony

June 14 was the Trooping of the Colour; June 16, the Order of the Garter ceremony.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth leaves by carriage after attending the annual Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor, England, Monday June 16, 2014. The Garter Ceremony is the oldest of the ceremonial events. (AP Photo/Toby Melville, Pool)

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, watch the annual procession for members of the Order of the Garter ahead of the service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England Monday June 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Arthur Edwards, Pool)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, process to St George's Chapel for the Most Noble Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor, England Monday June 16, 2014 in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter is the senior and oldest British Order of Chivalry, founded by Edward III in 1348. Membership in the order is limited to the sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than twenty-four members. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, Pool)

Britain's Prince Charles and Prince William, left, take part in the annual procession for members of the Order of the Garter ahead of the service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England Monday June 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Arthur Edwards, Pool)

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she watches the annual procession for members of the Order of the Garter ahead of the service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England Monday June 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Arthur Edwards, Pool)

Britain's Prince Charles and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge travel by carriage after the annual Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor, England, Monday June 16, 2014. The Garter Ceremony is the oldest of the ceremonial events. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, Pool)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth processes to St George's Chapel for the Most Noble Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor, England Monday June 16, 2014 in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter is the senior and oldest British Order of Chivalry, founded by Edward III in 1348. Membership in the order is limited to the sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than twenty-four members. (AP Photo/Toby Melville, Pool)

Members of Britain's Royal family and dignitaries take part in the the annual procession for members of the Order of the Garter ahead of the service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle England Monday June 16, 2014. At left is St Georges Chapel and at right Windsor Castle. (AP Photo/Steve Parsons/Pool)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, along with Prince Philip, reviews parading troops during the Trooping The Colour parade, outside Buckingham Palace in central London, Saturday, June 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Britain's Prince Harry, center, jokes with Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, as from left to right, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and Prince William, watch a Royal Air Force flyby (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

British soldiers ride their horses as they escort Queen Elizabeth II as she returns to Buckingham Palace, during the Trooping The Colour parade, in central London, Saturday, June 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, talks to an unidentified girl as they appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, during the Trooping The Colour parade. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

"Trooping the Color" originated from traditional preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II returns in a horse-drawn carriage during the Trooping The Colour parade, in central London, Saturday, June 14, 2014. "Trooping the Color" originated from traditional preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II reviews mounted parading troops during the Trooping The Colour parade, outside Buckingham Palace in central London, Saturday, June 14, 2014. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress have marched in London in the annual "Trooping the Color" parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. "Trooping the Color" originated from traditional preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Members of the public watch as British soldiers, members of the House Guards participate at the Changing of the Guard ceremony, in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in central London, Monday, June 16, 2014. Changing the Guard is one of the oldest and most familiar ceremonies associated with the Royal Palaces. In 1689, the court moved to St James's Palace, which was guarded by the Foot Guards. When Queen Victoria moved into Buckingham Palace in 1837, the Queen's Guard remained at St James's Palace, with a detachment guarding Buckingham Palace, as it still does today. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

British soldiers, members of the House Guards participate at the Changing of the Guard ceremony, in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in central London, Monday, June 16, 2014. Changing the Guard is one of the oldest and most familiar ceremonies associated with the Royal Palaces. In 1689, the court moved to St James's Palace, which was guarded by the Foot Guards. When Queen Victoria moved into Buckingham Palace in 1837, the Queen's Guard remained at St James's Palace, with a detachment guarding Buckingham Palace, as it still does today. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II returns in a horse-drawn carriage during the Trooping The Colour parade, in central London, Saturday, June 14, 2014. Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress have marched in London in the annual "Trooping the Color" parade to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. "Trooping the Colour" originated from traditional preparations for battle, when flags were carried or "trooped" down the rank for soldiers to see. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by members of the family appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, during the Trooping The Colour parade. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Prince Philip, leaves in a horse drawn carriage to attend the Trooping the Colour parade, in central London, Saturday, June 14, 2014. Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her birthday with traditional pomp and circumstance. More than 1,000 soldiers, horses and musicians are taking part in the parade known as �Trooping the Color,� an annual ceremony.(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, right, leaves in a horse-drawn carriage to attend the Trooping the Colour parade (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Members of Britain's royal family in horse-horse drawn carriages, leave to attend the Trooping the Colour parade, in central London, Saturday, June 14, 2014. Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her birthday with traditional pomp and circumstance. More than 1,000 soldiers, horses and musicians are taking part in the annual ceremony to mark the queen's official birthday. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, accompanied by Prince Philip, leaves in a horse-drawn carriage to attend the annual Trooping the Colour parade, in central London, Saturday, June 14, 2014. Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her birthday with traditional pomp and circumstance. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Members of Britain's royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, watch a Royal Air Force fly pass by, during the Trooping The Colour parade in central London, Saturday, June 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Prince Philip, leaves in a horse-drawn carriage to attend the Trooping the Colour parade. Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her birthday with traditional pomp and circumstance. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth leaves by carriage after attending the annual Order of the Garter Ceremony in Windsor, England, Monday June 16, 2014. The Garter Ceremony is the oldest of the ceremonial events. (AP Photo/Toby Melville, Pool)

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