Queen cuts major role from Trooping the Colour to save Prince Andrew from embarrassment - Express

Earlier this year, the Duke of York was stripped from his role as the colonel of the Grenadier Guards, following his legal dispute over sexual assault allegations with Virginia Giuffre.

As colonel of the Grenadier Guards, Prince Andrew played a key role in the ceremony during the celebration of the Queen’s birthday in 2018 and 2019, as he rode by the Queen’s side, representing the regiment in the parade.

The Grenadier Guards, which traditionally take part in the parade, is an infantry regiment of the British Army.

In 1665, this regiment was combined with John Russell's Regiment of Guards to form the current regiment, known as the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards.