Household cavalry

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment is comprised of The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals, two of the oldest Regiments in the British Army. They date back to the 1600's and have been the Sovereign's personal bodyguard ever since. Every year the Regiment takes part in a number of state ceremonial occasions such as The Queen's Birthday Parade and the State Opening of Parliament. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment employs approximately 240 Cavalry Black horses, 14 Greys and 4 Drum…

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has completed a string of major rehearsals in Hyde Park. www.officialroyalwedding2011.org ©Lynne Draper

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Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment

A day in the life of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

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The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment holding swords on horseback in ceremonial uniforms at the Lord Mayor’s Show 2021, Victoria Embankment, London. #PhotoArtTreasures

Arthur Valerian Wellesley, died peacefully at his home in Hampshire last month. His coffin was today carried by soldiers from the Yorkshire Regiment - formerly The Duke of Wellington's Regiment

A day in the life of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

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