King Charles III has announced a festive spectacle for his birthday next year.

The newly crowned monarch, who assumed the British throne after Queen Elizabeth II died in September , will hold the traditional Trooping of the Colour celebration in London on June 17, according to a statement shared with HuffPost on Thursday. The event will take place a mere six weeks after the kings royal coronation on May 6.

The Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign for over 260 years, Buckingham Palace said. 2023 will mark His Majesty King Charles IIIs first Trooping of the Colour as Sovereign.

Elizabeth historically scheduled the annual event in June despite being born in April, per People . The king will keep with this tradition, which started in 1748 during the reign of King George II as a celebration of both him and Britains armed forces.