Duke of Cambridge at Colonel's Review in London

The Duke of Cambridge Prince William oversaw final preparations for next week's Trooping the Colour ceremony. William supervised the 90-minute rehearsal for the annual military event which will launch the Queen's jubilee celebrations.

The colour of the Irish Guards will be trooped at this year's event and William, as Colonel of the Regiment, led the full dress rehearsal at Horse Guards Parade.

The Queen, who is 96, has mobility issues and now uses a walking stick. It is believed the Queen could view the ceremony from a raised platform but Buckingham Palace has said her presence at the Jubilee events may not be confirmed until a later date.