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<\/p>\nThe Royal Family have issued a message as London is getting ready to host its annual Pride Parade on Saturday, July 5. <\/p>\n
More than one million people are expected to attend the procession today that will see revellers travel from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall Place. <\/p>\n
\u201cHappy Pride!\u201d the Royal Family wrote in a social media post alongside a rainbow and sparkle emoji. <\/p>\n
They accompanied the message with a special performance by The Coldstream Guards on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n
The Royal Family have issued a message to mark Pride as the London pride parade is about to set off<\/p>\n
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The iconic guards were seen playing a royal rendition of Chappell Roan\u2019s Pink Pony Club. <\/p>\n
Today’s parade will feature 35,000 participants representing 500 different groups, including LGBT community organisations, businesses and partners marching through the capital’s streets. <\/p>\n
The massive procession begins at midday and will continue till 7pm as it makes its way across multiple stages throughout central London. <\/p>\n
Revellers will set off from Green Park near Hyde Park Corner tube station, travelling along Piccadilly towards Piccadilly Circus before heading south down Haymarket.<\/p>\n
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A video of The Coldstream Guards performing Chappell Roan\u2019s Pink Pony Club was shared by the Royal Family<\/p>\n
Instagram: @TheRoyalFamily <\/p>\n
It will pass Trafalgar Square and continue down Whitehall, finishing outside Big Ben at approximately 6pm. <\/p>\n
Grammy-winning artist Chaka Khan will headline this year’s celebrations, performing on one of six stages positioned throughout central London. <\/p>\n
Other performers include Titanique’s Lauren Drew, Frankie Grande and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star La Voix. <\/p>\n
Significant transport disruptions are affecting travel to the event, with the entire Metropolitan line closed today. <\/p>\n
Multiple road closures are in place throughout central London, with buses either diverted or services cut short.<\/p>\n
Transport for London advises parade participants to arrive at either Marble Arch or Bond Street tube stations. <\/p>\n
Spectators have more options, with Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Waterloo or Embankment all recommended as arrival points.<\/p>\n
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More than one million people are expected to descend on the capital for Pride on Saturday<\/p>\n
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Despite the massive turnout expected today, Pride events across the UK face an uncertain future due to declining funding and reduced volunteer numbers.<\/p>\n
More than 85 Pride organisations have reported a reduction in corporate sponsorships or partnerships, according to a questionnaire by the UK Pride Organisers Network. <\/p>\n
Some celebrations have already been cancelled or postponed, whilst others are scaling back plans or introducing charges for previously free events. <\/p>\n
The funding crisis threatens the sustainability of Pride celebrations nationwide, even as London’s event continues to attract over one million attendees.<\/p>\n
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Princess Martha Louise’s daughter, Maud Angelica Behn, has come out as bisexual<\/p>\n
Instagram: maud_angelica_behn \/ iam_marthalouise<\/p>\n