Princess Diana was on the cusp of turning 20 when she made her debut at the Trooping the Colour ceremony alongside her future husband, Charles III. Little did she know that this 1981 event would be marred by an attack on Queen Elizabeth II. Trooping the Colour, an annual celebration that marks the official state birthday of the reigning monarch, saw an alarming incident unfold that day. While the Royal Family made their way to Buckingham Palace, a young teen named Marcus Sarjeant fired blank cartridges at the Queen, causing chaos and panic. Although no harm was done, the event left a lasting mark on Diana’s first royal appearance.
The Shocking Incident at Princess Diana’s First Trooping the Colour
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