The Household Cavalry paid their respects to Britain’s war dead at the Cenotaph this morning as the country prepared to mark Armistice Day with the traditional two-minute silence. People have been encouraged to pause on their doorsteps or by windows for the traditional two minutes silence at 11am on Wednesday. Covid-19 related-restrictions on gatherings and … Read more
A Household Cavalry corporal is fighting for a £700,000 payout after claiming his career was wrecked when he was hit in the eye by a rubber bungee while putting up an army tent. Simon Harley, an NCO in the mounted regiment – which forms part of the Queen’s official bodyguard – says he was erecting … Read more
The final furlough! 200 horses from the Queen’s Household Cavalry swap London stables for Leicestershire countryside with their ceremonial duties on hold during lockdown 235 cavalry black horses, 14 greys and four drum horses make up Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment The horses are usually based in Hyde Park and would normally be preparing for the … Read more